Kenneth G. Bender

Kenneth G. Bender, age 83, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 02, 2020 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be private.

McKown Funeral Home will attempt to use Facebook Live to show the funeral. Live streaming will begin at 10:25 a.m. Monday April 6, 2020. To access the Facebook page, click here.

Kenneth Guido Bender was born December 14, 1936  in Cornlea, Nebraska to Edward and Clara (Hemmer) Bender. He graduated from Humphrey High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army. On September 26, 1959 Ken married the love of his life, Betty Shanle at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. They lived in various locations before moving to Columbus in 1970. He worked in tool & die at D&L, Behlen Manufacturing and Paraclipse. He also worked with his wife Betty as a professional installer at Designers Inn. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. He loved all sports especially Nebraska Sports and was an avid storyteller.

Ken is survived by:
Wife: Betty Bender of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Kathleen (Michael) Sloggett of Eaton, CO
Daughter: Joni (Tim) Richter of Lincoln, NE
Daughter: Jackie (Bob) Wattam of Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Daughter: Vicki (Delbert) Chollar of Columbus, NE
9 Grandchildren
3 Great granddaughters
1 Great grandson
and many Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Son: Michael, and 9 Brothers and Sisters.