Gerald Jerry Bender

Gerald (Jerry) Bender, husband of Connie Glass Bender and father to Craig and Kevin Bender passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 in Cumming. His sharp mind and strong disposition were unable to overcome the cancer consuming his body. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 6, 1944 to Robert and Esther Bender where he lived his entire life until moving to Cumming in 2006 where he truly enjoyed the warmer weather. Jerry married Connie on May 15, 1965 and they shared many great years with Jerrys wit and great sense of humor. He was a model train enthusiast, spending many hours working on a project that was never ending. He was also involved in coaching baseball for his sons, traveling to many BMX bike races, fishing trips and enjoying Iowa basketball and football games. He was an electrician, member of IBEW 405 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and worked many years for Acme Electric until his early retirement due to Ataxia. He also enjoyed being chief mechanic on his son Craig race car.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Connie Frost. He is survived by his wife and sons and two terrific grandchildren, Audrey and Matthew, brother Robert of Ottumwa, Iowa, sisters, Charlene Hansen and Sarah Breidert of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and sister Joanne Schweitzer from Bella Vista, Arkansas and an extended family of many in-laws and nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

Cremation services were provided by Byars Funeral Home, online condolences may be left at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Services will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 10250 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA on Monday, May 20 at 11:00 followed by a luncheon at the church. The Rev. Thomas Kenny will officiate. Donations may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation or to the charity of your choice.


Gerald (Jerry) Bender, husband of Connie Glass Bender and father to Craig and Kevin Bender passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 in Cumming. His sharp mind and strong disposition were unable to overcome the cancer consuming his body. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 6, 1944 to Robert and Esther Bender where he lived his entire life until moving to Cumming in 2006 where he truly enjoyed the warmer weather. Jerry married Connie on May 15, 1965 and they shared many great years with Jerrys wit and great sense of humor. He was a model train enthusiast, spending many hours working on a project that was never ending. He was also involved in coaching baseball for his sons, traveling to many BMX bike races, fishing trips and enjoying Iowa basketball and football games. He was an electrician, member of IBEW 405 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and worked many years for Acme Electric until his early retirement due to Ataxia. He also enjoyed being chief mechanic on his son Craig race car.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Connie Frost. He is survived by his wife and sons and two terrific grandchildren, Audrey and Matthew, brother Robert of Ottumwa, Iowa, sisters, Charlene Hansen and Sarah Breidert of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and sister Joanne Schweitzer from Bella Vista, Arkansas and an extended family of many in-laws and nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

Cremation services were provided by Byars Funeral Home, online condolences may be left at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Services will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 10250 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA on Monday, May 20 at 11:00 followed by a luncheon at the church. The Rev. Thomas Kenny will officiate. Donations may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
Gerald (Jerry) Bender, husband of Connie Glass Bender and father to Craig and Kevin Bender passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 in Cumming. His sharp mind and strong disposition were unable to overcome the cancer consuming his body. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 6, 1944 to Robert and Esther Bender where he lived his entire life until moving to Cumming in 2006 where he truly enjoyed the warmer weather. Jerry married Connie on May 15, 1965 and they shared many great years with Jerrys wit and great sense of humor. He was a model train enthusiast, spending many hours working on a project that was never ending. He was also involved in coaching baseball for his sons, traveling to many BMX bike races, fishing trips and enjoying Iowa basketball and football games. He was an electrician, member of IBEW 405 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and worked many years for Acme Electric until his early retirement due to Ataxia. He also enjoyed being chief mechanic on his son Craig race car.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Connie Frost. He is survived by his wife and sons and two terrific grandchildren, Audrey and Matthew, brother Robert of Ottumwa, Iowa, sisters, Charlene Hansen and Sarah Breidert of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and sister Joanne Schweitzer from Bella Vista, Arkansas and an extended family of many in-laws and nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

Cremation services were provided by Byars Funeral Home, online condolences may be left at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Services will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 10250 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA on Monday, May 20 at 11:00 followed by a luncheon at the church. The Rev. Thomas Kenny will officiate. Donations may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation or to the charity of your choice.