BENDER Charles R. 98 of St. Louis County at rest in Jesus on January 6, 2013. Beloved husband for 60 years of Lucy (nee Brown) Bender; loving father of William Charles (Susan), John Stuart (Diane), Daniel Thomas (the late Deborah), Robert Edward (Linda), Rev. James Frederick (Janice); dear brother of Katherine Hoyer, Marian Tappmeyer, Stuart Bender and the late Carol Hammond; loving grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 8; dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Visitation 3-7 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd. Funeral service 11:30 am Friday, January 11, 2013 in the funeral home chapel. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. If desired contributions may be made to Heartland Baptist Church, 6829 Telegraph Road St. Louis, MO 63129, or Exceptional Equestrians, 5667 Country Club Rd, Washington, MO 63090.
