BENDER, Robert E. Beloved husband of Mary Jo Felix Bender. Loving father of Barbara (Rank) Dawson, Beth Bender & Amy ( Jeff) Tabler. Grandfather of Rank III, Nicole & Tim. Brother of Elmer (Pete) Bender and the late Eugene Bender. Brother in law of Patricia Feicke. Suddenly Friday November 5, 2004. Friends may call at St. Simon the Apostle Church 825 Pontius Road from 5 PM until the time of funeral Mass at 7:30 PM. If desired contributions may be made to the Alzheimer or Parkinson's Associations.