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Rae
Bender

March 13, 1931 – November 21, 2018

Rae Bender
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Donald Rae Bender ~ Rae left us on November 21, 2018, after 87 years of living, laughing and loving. He was a third generation farmer on the Wallace Township Centennial Farm.
He is survived by his wife Aileen, her best friend and helper for 56 years. Father of Jim Bender (Cheryl) and Sandra Bender (Lucas). His treasured grandson Danny will miss his love and genuine interest in his youthful journey. Brother-in-law of Eleanor Petrie and Jack Petrie (Helen), uncle of Brenda Moffatt (Steve), Bonnie Moffatt (John), Brad Moffatt, Terry Moffatt, and Krista Petrie Wallace (Glenn), Scott Petrie (Trish), and great-uncle of Katie Petrie, Sam Petrie, and Sam Siopiolosz.
Predeceased by his parents Norman Bender and Edna Kaufman, and sister Alma Moffatt.
Rae loved spending time with his family and having people around. His passions in life were his community and his friends, his strong faith and Zion United Church, his love of the land and his care of the animals, and his leadership of 4H Clubs, the Listowel Agricultural Society, the Perth County Plowmen’s Association and the friends he nurtured through the Junior Farmers’ Association. He valued the years spent serving his beloved Wallace Township and the County of Perth as Councillor, Reeve and Warden. He was the Warden of Perth County in 1978. He was always concerned and cared for others less fortunate than himself in his community and around the world, helping in any way he could.
Visitation will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 26th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Zion United Cemetery, Wallace Township. Memorial donations to Canadian Food Grains or charity of choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca

Visitation

When Sunday, November 25th, 2018 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Eaton Funeral Home
Address
385 Main St. W.
Listowel, ON N4W1A4

Service Information

When
Monday, November 26th, 2018 11:00am
Location
Eaton Funeral Home
Address
385 Main St. W.
Listowel, ON N4W1A4

Interment Information

Location
Zion United Church Cemetery
Address
8994 Road 165
Gowanstown, ON

Reception Information

Location
Listowel Agricultural Hall
Address
5699 Perth Line 86
Listowel, ON N4W 3G8
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