Robert R. Bender

Robert R. Bender, of Bay City, passed away Friday morning, May 17, 2013 at the Pine Ridge A.F.C. Home, age 77. The son of the late Alexander & Madeline (Van Tol) Bender, he was born October 30, 1935 in Bay City. Robert is survived by his two sisters, Betty Reaume of Tempe, Arizona and Janis (Richard) Dyer of Bay City; and several nieces & nephews, especially Sean and Renee Dyer. It was Robert's desire for cremation to take place. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Cadillac, MI. Arrangements are by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. www.gephartfuneralhome.com