Mr. Robert "Bob" L. Bender

September 27, 1931 - April 20, 2018

Robert “Bob” L. Bender, 86, Green Bay passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Residence. Bob was born on September 27, 1931 in Green Bay the son of the now late Carlton and Harriet (Clarke) Bender. He attended Central Catholic High School and upon graduation he was drafted in the U.S. Army. Bob served his Country during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1952 as a Company B-INF Clerk. He took up working as a Drafter in a local Architectural Firm and worked on plans for many of the churches, schools and Hospitals in the area. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing the woods & waters of Wisconsin and the plains, potholes and Lakes of North Dakota. He was especially happy when he was at his cabin in Door County standing on the beach watching the sun set over the waters of Green Bay. Bob is survived by his sister Marianne (Bender) Koltz and her children Jim Koltz and Kathy (Phil) Fox, his nephew Bryan (Katie) Bender and nieces Mary (Mark) Cumbers, Barb (Tracy) Rahmlow. He is further survived by great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters-in-law Clarke (Jane) Bender, Richard (Elaine) Bender. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Saint Matthew Catholic Church 130 St. Matthew Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Peter Renard officiating and Rev. Bob Kabat concelebrating. Burial at Allouez Catholic Cemetery. The family of Robert would like to thank the wonderful people at the Unity Meng Residence and Hansen Family Funeral.