OBIT: Jacob J. BENDER, 1941, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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JACOB J. BENDER

Grantsville, Maryland

  This community was deeply shocked to learn of the death of one of its most 
prominent residents, Jacob J. Bender, who died at his home here about 3:15 
o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 16.  Mr. Bender had been ill for about a year 
and a half, and his condition had been critical for several weeks.  While his 
death was not entirely unexpected, nevertheless it came as a distinct shock to 
his family and friends here.
  Mr. Bender was well known throughout this entire section as one of 
Grantsville's leading merchants.  He operated a general store here for thirty 
six years.  He disposed of this establishment however, in 1935, and retired from 
active business.  For many years he took an active interest in the civic affairs 
of his community.  He was a leader in the business affairs of the town and was 
considered one of its most substantial citizens.  Mr. Bender was one of the 
organizers of the First State Bank of Grantsville and served as vice-president 
until 1926.  At that time he became president of the institution, which office 
he held until 1931.  He also served several terms as a member of the town 
council.
  Mr. Bender was born at Grantsville February 12, 1864, the second of nine 
children of John and Elizabeth Otto Bender.  Practically his entire life had 
been spent in this community.  He was twice married.  His first wife was Miss 
Carrie Eva Fogle, who died March 10, 1916.  Of this marriage six children were 
born, of whom one son, Raymond, died in 1925.  The others, who survive, are Mrs. 
Edna B. Keller, Grantsville; Allen J. Bender, Cumberland; Otto D. Bender, 
Chicago; Harry J. Bender and Clyde F. Bender, Grantsville.
  On April 7, 1917, he married Miss Ida Rebecca Gautt, who died April 18, 1926.  
There were no children of this union.
  Other survivors are two grandchildren, Carrie Jane Bender and Edgar Allen 
Bender, Grantsville, and five brothers, Daniel H. Bender, Albany, Oregon; Fred 
W. Bender and John H. Bender, Springs, Pa.; Charles A. Bender, Grantsville and 
C. Edward Bender, Columbiana, O.
  Mr. Bender had been a member of the Mennonite church since early boyhood.
  A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the funeral services which 
were held at the Grantsville Methodist Church at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday 
morning, March 19.  The Rev. Roy Otto, pastor of the Springs Mennonite Church, 
officiated and was assisted by Rev. Virgil R. Gillum, pastor of the Grantsville 
Methodist Church.  A choral group from the Springs Mennonite Church sang several 
hymns.  Interment was in the family lot in the Grantsville Cemetery.  Six 
nephews served as active pallbearers, Charles O. Bender, Byron H. Bender, Olen 
R. Bender, Mark T. Bender, H. Glenson Bender and George W. Bender.  Honorary 
pallbearers were Dr. Norman R. Davis, Joel A. Beachy, C. E. Ellithorpe, Lewis 
Hanft, George W. Diefenbach, Charles O. Keller, W. L. Thomas, Harvey Gortner, 
Floyd C. Diehl, Harry C. Edwards, Alvin J. Yoder and Olen H. Yoder.

Meyersdale Republican, March 20, 1941