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NORTH MANCHESTER – Charles Paul Bender Jr., 92, North Manchester, died Sept. 28, 2026.
He was born July 7, 1934, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to Charles Paul Bender Sr. and Bernice Ion Koontz Bender. He married Madonna Petterson on Sept. 30, 1956, at the Wabash Christian Church.
He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in Army Ordnance. Entering the service in October 1956, he requested a European assignment and was stationed at the Communications Zone (COMZ) Headquarters in Orleans, France. He was honorably discharged with the rank of captain in 1964.
His cremains will be laid to rest in the Falls Cemetery Columbarium, Wabash, next to those of his wife, Madonna, and son, Charles “CP” III, in a private service.
The family of Paul Bender has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.
