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Chester Lee Bender, 64

February 06, 2017

Chester Lee Bender, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Michelle (Hinderliter) Bender to whom he shared 19 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of to Nancy (Duke) Rineer and the late Chester Bender.
Chester was an avid hunter and enjoyed his sci-fi movies. He will be remembered as a passionate outdoorsman who loved his family.
In addition to his loving wife, Michelle, he is survived by his three children; Jason Bender of Denver, CO, Derrick Bender of Denver, CO and Sabrina Vigil of Manheim, PA; two step-daughters Monique Koudelka of Denver, CO and Kristine Koudelka of Grove, OK. He is also survived by his sister Linda Jones and 14 grandchildren.
There will be a Funeral Service at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 11AM officiated by Pastor Brad Brunner. Friends and family will be received one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

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February 16, 2017

Dear Nancy… and the rest of the Benders… I am so sorry to hear about Chetty. I remember how Linda and I used to tease him and how Chet would tell us to leave the boy alone. All good memories of the Bender house on Queen Street so many years ago.
 
Janis Sharpe Brunner Nissly

February 13, 2017

Dear Bender family,
     I am so sorry we were unable to be at the service for Chetie.  We will always remember him as a great guy so full of fun.  He will surely be missed by all who knew him.  We want to send you our sympathy.  May the Lord give you peace.  God bless you all.
Bob and Linda Martin

February 13, 2017

Well,llllllllll , fellow co-worker and friend you’ll be mist and it’s sad to see you go so suddenly like this, my condolences go  out to the family in this time of this great loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you , well,llllllllll if you were here this morning this is what I’d here you say , and yea! , I no I’d say it back , miss ya buddy and yea I’ll probably sing today hope you like it , miss ya!
Gerald Heilman .

February 12, 2017

Michelle and family,
I want to offer my sympathy on the passing away of your husband (and father). The Bender’s were old family friends of my parents, Muss and Marie Harnish. We spent time together when we were young. (I believe my Dad and Chet’s Dad worked together at one time.) The story is that Chety (as we called him), bit me one time at the beach, when we were just babies. I was sorry to hear about Chet’s passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue (Harnish) Henry

February 12, 2017

 Sorry to see you go Chetty, your South End Lancaster friends will miss you. RIP Wayne Thompson

February 11, 2017

Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers be with all the family
Lots of good memories from  Cooper Hill Gun Club – from members
and president
Pete Immel

February 11, 2017

Saddened to hear of your loss. My husband, Joe, worked with him in the past, always speaking highly of Chet. Prayers to you and your family at this time. Lyn Brubaker (widow of Joe Brubaker)

February 10, 2017

My bud words can’t describe how much you meant to me .the knowledge you gave me while working and playing together is everlasting, you were definitely one of a kind your friendship was true and never wavered I’ll miss you yelling at me it was always funny riling you up my friend rest in peace  Curt

February 10, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I hope that good memories will will help fill the void. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love
Roger & Rena Lopez

February 10, 2017

Sorry for your loss. New Chet from Coopers Hill Shooting Club was a great guy. He’ll be missed. Randy Hertzog

February 10, 2017

We were talking about you last week. We were going through my fathers things and found the graduation program from our 1959 kindergarten class. Even thou I haven’t seen you in many years never forgot you. My condolences to your family! Rest In Peace!
Patrice Polite Dixon 

February 10, 2017

Sorry to hear of your loss. We always had a good time together. 
Mike and Corey(scrubbie) Rineer 

February 10, 2017

Chetty, Thanks for all the great times that we had way back in the days, cycle riding, hunting and working for the Murry gang. The memories still are fresh in my mind daily and will never be forgotten. You and I had to stick up for each other because of our age. Michelle my heart goes out to you and the family and I hope Nancy can handle this gently. Well bud, Rest in Peace and enjoy the everlasting time with Dad. Love, Reid Coyle

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Monday, February 13, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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