LARRY ADOLPH BENDER 1939-2023

Obituary Larry Adolph Bender Saginaw, Michigan Passed away November 19, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born June 24, 1939 in Saginaw to Adolph and Frieda Bender. Larry Graduated from Saginaw High School in 1957. Following graduation, he enlisted in the National Guard. Larry was a partner at Reinsert and Bender Auto and Collision Repair in Frankenmuth until his retirement. He was an avid racecar fan, especially NASCAR, and always rooted for Dale Earnhardt, his favorite driver. Larry loved to drag race with his Candy Apple Red 442. He loved boating and spending time with his family. Larry leaves to cherish his memory, his children Dawn, Michael, and David Bender; four grandsons: Derek, Nick, Blake, and Brett; six great-grandchildren: Anthony, Derek Jr., Zayden, Max, Isabella, and Jordan; a loving brother, Vern, or Ocean Isle, N.C.; niece Stacey and nephew Matt; as well as many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Janet, and a very special cousin, Paul Krauseneck. A tribute to Larry from his niece, Stacey Bender: “The Bender-Krause neck family has lost a beloved family member. You joined the stars, and you are now released to the universe to feel no pain, sadness, or worries. You have been a blessing, a wonderful son, a cherished brother, a strong father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend. May you fly high and be at peace. You will always be loved.” Per Larry’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 3:00p.m. until 8:00p.m at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 5700 Dixie Hwy, Saginaw, MI 48601. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the chapel or through www.casefuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Larry Bender, please visit our flower store. Services Celebration of Life.   W. L. Case and Company — Dixie 5700 Dixie Highway, Saginaw, MI 48601 3:00–8:00 pm (Eastern time) Plant a Tree Larry Bender View Book Buy Book A beautifully bound keepsake book filled with memories and condolences from family and friends. Share Your Memory Contribute your memory to the online guestbook to be featured in this unique keepsake book. Share Your Memory   larry Bender’s Guestbook Add PhotosLight Candle Submit Post Larry, Larry, I want you to know that my best friend is Vern Bender here at Ocean Isle Beach and Vern talked about you all the time and loved you and respected you and admired you and appreciated you very much. I know from Vern that you are a blessed man and you now may reap the rewards of a life well lived and greatly adorned by so many people. I have already engraved on my tombstone the saying “I Stand in Awe of Jesus Christ and Wait for you to Follow Me.” I am fully confident that Jesus is taking great care of you now; I hope to one day Follow You to be with Jesus Christ. Fred David, Ocean Isle Beach Charter Boat Captain of the Follow Me 42 ft. vessel THE ADOLPH JOHN BENDER FAMILY FRIEDA Vern Bender FRIEDA MATILDA CHARLOTTE KRAUSENECK-BENDER Vern Bender Nov 27, 2023 GO TO; www.vernbender.com Click on the Pinterest logo, (top right-hand corner). There are 2 family photo board s. 1. THE BENDERS AND KRAUSENECKS. 2. THE AMERICAN KRAUSENECKS. THESE PHOTOS LA VERN BENDER has purchased Peace Lily for Larry Bender LA VERN BENDER Nov 27, 2023 Very sorry for your loss of your father. I didn’t know your dad. We lived on airport road and hung out with the kids on Eastport road in our teen years. Again, so sorry. LARRY AND LAVERN BENDER Vern Bender Nov 29, 2023 MORE BENDERS Vern Bender Nov 27, 2023 KRAUSENECK CIVIL WAR VET Vern Bender Nov 27, 2023 some american Krausenecks LAVERN J BENDER Nov 27, 2023 Larry was a wonderful, kind, and happy man. We went through 12 grades of school together. At Redeemer Luthern School, we sometimes rode to school on his Cushman motor scooter. At Saginaw High, we sometimes took his 1946 Ford convertible. We hoed a lot of navy beans, back in the day. Frieda, our Mother was a 4H leader. We spent every Fall exhibiting crafts and produce at the Saginaw County Fairgrounds. Babysitters were unheard of, and Larry and I attended a lot of in-home Farm Bureau meetings. We also went along with our parents to the Parkland Lanes Bowling alleys. It was a Farm Bureau bowling league. The building is still standing, right up against the Saginaw RiverGenessee bridge. Our parents were both very active in local and State Farm Bureau activities. Larry was a special brother. Toby Bender Vern Bender Nov 27, 2023 My heart goes out to Dawn, Mike and David my Eastport family at this very sad time. I love you all, so many years of memories. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jill Sizick Nov 26, 2023 We lived across the road on Eastport from Larry and his family, Larry was a real cool guy, good sense of humer and easy to talk with, he had some sweet cars. Rest in peace Larry Jim Brady Jim Brady Nov 22, 2023 I am sorry that I couldn’t travel to be there for today. Yesterday, when I was ready to leave, I checked the Michigan weather. I75 had been shut down due to an SUV wreck on ice that took out 3 other cars and killed 1. (later, I found it had been 1 day prior). The Detroit airport had 2 inches of snow and ice, yesterday morning. The prudent thing to do was to cancel. I’m too old to deal with bad travel weather. My thoughts and prayers to Larry, and all. Love to all. Lavern Toby Bender. Vern Bender Nov 29, 2023 THE BENDER’S FIRST FIFTY YEARS IN AMERICA Vern Bender Nov 27, 2023 KRAUSENECK HAY TIME Vern Bender Nov 27, 2023 THE BENDERS, FRIEDA, ADOLPH, LARRY AND LAVERN LAVERN J BENDER Nov 27, 2023 STACEY AND MATT has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Larry Bender STACEY AND MATT Nov 27, 2023