Gerald A. Bender Sr.

Gerald A. Bender Sr., 80, of Reading, PA, husband of the late Patricia (Sands) Bender, died Saturday September 7, 2024 at his home.

Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Bender and the late Mary (Dietrich) Bender. Gerald was employed by the Governor Mifflin School District as a custodian for 30 years. He loved to watch movies, listen to music and tend to his garden.

Surviving are two sons, Jason M. Bender and his Fiancee Kailee, Reading; Gerald A. Bender Jr., and his wife Candi, Shillington; one sister, Debbie Breneiser, Shillington; three grandchildren, Jason, Nathan and Lucinda. He was predeceased by brothers, Barry, Richard and Robert, and a sister Nancy Brennan.

Services will be private.

Arrangements are by the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory, at 359 King St. in Pottstown, PA.

All services for Gerald A. Bender Sr. will be kept private at the request of the family.