BENDELE
    Herbert John Bendele, 87, of Van Wert, died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.
    He was born November 12, 1920, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Sebastian and Mary Elizabeth (Altenberger) Bendele. He married Juanita Jean (Wall) Bendele, who survives.
    Other survivors include a son, Karl (Barb) Bendele of Denver, Colo.; three daughters, Karen (Neil) Hammons of Van Wert, Marlene (Bob) LeDoux of Castle Rock, Colo., and Diana (Thomas) Pawloski of Akron; one sister, Lucille Lytle of Va Wert; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
    Three children, Danielle Zinn, Judy Fodrie and Harry Barber; six brothers, Cleo, Harold, Ervin, Walter “Jack”, Lawrence “Red” and Leonard Bendele; and a sister, Maricelle Bendele, also preceded him in death.
    A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, in the Fireside Room of Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert, with Pastor Neil Hammons (his son-in-law) officiating.
    There will be no visitation.
    Memorials: Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert.