Former University City Police Officer Jack Bender received his commission and was appointed to the University City Police Department in 1959, and remained in this capacity until 1963. In 1963, Officer Bender transitioned from the police department to the University City Fire Department. Private Benders' duties were to primarily drive the ambulance out of Fire Station No. 1 at 6801 Delmar Avenue; and his other duties included being a fire fighter as well. Mr. Bender stayed with the University City Fire Department until he tendered his resignation in 1968 to seek gainful employment in the private sector. Jack Bender served in both agencies and did so with distinction.
Of note: the photo depicted at left is Jack's official University City Police Department photo, taken in 1961.
Jack Bender, age 83, of Ellisville, MO, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 6:40 a.m. at his home in Ellisville.
Jack was born May 30, 1938, in St. Louis, the son of the late Benjamin and Sarah P. (Berger) Bender. Jack attended and graduated from Soldan International Studies High School. He also attended Harris Stowe Teachers College. From February of 1956–February 1962, Jack was in the Navy Reserve, after which he received an honorable discharge. Jack started working as a police officer in 1959 for the University City Police Department, then later worked in the fire department and drove the ambulance. He later transitioned into the field of auto damage appraisal. After that, he worked as a security officer for both Boeing and Monsanto. Eventually, he worked as a firearms concealment and carry instructor for Florissant Valley. Jack ended his working career by teaching at the Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy as a Firearms Instructor. Throughout these jobs, he also held a position as an auxiliary policeman until 1988, at which time he retired as a Lieutenant with the Bridgeton Terrace Police Department.
Jack loved all animals, especially dogs. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, and most of all, going to the shooting range with his friends. Over the years, he won a countless number of trophies, medals, and awards for regional and national competition shooting, which he proudly displayed around his home. He took great joy in making hand-crafted leather items such as custom gun holsters, knife sheaths, and Bible covers. His creations were enjoyed by many. He also liked to reload his own bullets, do gunsmithing, and test gun powder for companies.
He will always be remembered for his love of conversation, his slow and easy-going pace, his sense of humor and sarcasm, and his strong sense of being fair and just.
During his final months, Jack came to appreciate how the natural world around him reflected great order and design. This led him to conclude that there must be a master designer. He also came to learn from his own personal investigation of the Bible that death was not going to be the absolute end, as he once believed, but rather there is the hope of being resurrected. This hope gave him great strength and comfort.
Besides his wife Arlene Bender, to whom he had been married to for 59 years, he was survived by his son Scott (Elena) Bender, his granddaughter Mariel (Devin) Barber, and in-laws, as well as nieces and nephews, and extended family.
Jack chose not to have any funeral or memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to organizations that care for man's best friend, the dog.
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Of note: the photo depicted at left is Jack's official University City Police Department photo, taken in 1961.
Jack Bender, age 83, of Ellisville, MO, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 6:40 a.m. at his home in Ellisville.
Jack was born May 30, 1938, in St. Louis, the son of the late Benjamin and Sarah P. (Berger) Bender. Jack attended and graduated from Soldan International Studies High School. He also attended Harris Stowe Teachers College. From February of 1956–February 1962, Jack was in the Navy Reserve, after which he received an honorable discharge. Jack started working as a police officer in 1959 for the University City Police Department, then later worked in the fire department and drove the ambulance. He later transitioned into the field of auto damage appraisal. After that, he worked as a security officer for both Boeing and Monsanto. Eventually, he worked as a firearms concealment and carry instructor for Florissant Valley. Jack ended his working career by teaching at the Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy as a Firearms Instructor. Throughout these jobs, he also held a position as an auxiliary policeman until 1988, at which time he retired as a Lieutenant with the Bridgeton Terrace Police Department.
Jack loved all animals, especially dogs. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, and most of all, going to the shooting range with his friends. Over the years, he won a countless number of trophies, medals, and awards for regional and national competition shooting, which he proudly displayed around his home. He took great joy in making hand-crafted leather items such as custom gun holsters, knife sheaths, and Bible covers. His creations were enjoyed by many. He also liked to reload his own bullets, do gunsmithing, and test gun powder for companies.
He will always be remembered for his love of conversation, his slow and easy-going pace, his sense of humor and sarcasm, and his strong sense of being fair and just.
During his final months, Jack came to appreciate how the natural world around him reflected great order and design. This led him to conclude that there must be a master designer. He also came to learn from his own personal investigation of the Bible that death was not going to be the absolute end, as he once believed, but rather there is the hope of being resurrected. This hope gave him great strength and comfort.
Besides his wife Arlene Bender, to whom he had been married to for 59 years, he was survived by his son Scott (Elena) Bender, his granddaughter Mariel (Devin) Barber, and in-laws, as well as nieces and nephews, and extended family.
Jack chose not to have any funeral or memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to organizations that care for man's best friend, the dog.
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To plant a memorial tree in honor of Jack Bender, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Former University City Police Officer Jack Bender received his commission and was appointed to the University City Police Department in 1959, and remained in this capacity until 1963. In 1963, Officer Bender transitioned from the police department to the University City Fire Department. Private Benders' duties were to primarily drive the ambulance out of Fire Station No. 1 at 6801 Delmar Avenue; and his other duties included being a fire fighter as well. Mr. Bender stayed with the University City Fire Department until he tendered his resignation in 1968 to seek gainful employment in the private sector. Jack Bender served in both agencies and did so with distinction.
Of note: the photo depicted at left is Jack's official University City Police Department photo, taken in 1961.
Jack Bender, age 83, of Ellisville, MO, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 6:40 a.m. at his home in Ellisville.
Jack was born May 30, 1938, in St. Louis, the son of the late Benjamin and Sarah P. (Berger) Bender. Jack attended and graduated from Soldan International Studies High School. He also attended Harris Stowe Teachers College. From February of 1956–February 1962, Jack was in the Navy Reserve, after which he received an honorable discharge. Jack started working as a police officer in 1959 for the University City Police Department, then later worked in the fire department and drove the ambulance. He later transitioned into the field of auto damage appraisal. After that, he worked as a security officer for both Boeing and Monsanto. Eventually, he worked as a firearms concealment and carry instructor for Florissant Valley. Jack ended his working career by teaching at the Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy as a Firearms Instructor. Throughout these jobs, he also held a position as an auxiliary policeman until 1988, at which time he retired as a Lieutenant with the Bridgeton Terrace Police Department.
Jack loved all animals, especially dogs. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, and most of all, going to the shooting range with his friends. Over the years, he won a countless number of trophies, medals, and awards for regional and national competition shooting, which he proudly displayed around his home. He took great joy in making hand-crafted leather items such as custom gun holsters, knife sheaths, and Bible covers. His creations were enjoyed by many. He also liked to reload his own bullets, do gunsmithing, and test gun powder for companies.
He will always be remembered for his love of conversation, his slow and easy-going pace, his sense of humor and sarcasm, and his strong sense of being fair and just.
During his final months, Jack came to appreciate how the natural world around him reflected great order and design. This led him to conclude that there must be a master designer. He also came to learn from his own personal investigation of the Bible that death was not going to be the absolute end, as he once believed, but rather there is the hope of being resurrected. This hope gave him great strength and comfort.
Besides his wife Arlene Bender, to whom he had been married to for 59 years, he was survived by his son Scott (Elena) Bender, his granddaughter Mariel (Devin) Barber, and in-laws, as well as nieces and nephews, and extended family.
Jack chose not to have any funeral or memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to organizations that care for man's best friend, the dog.
Read Less
To plant a memorial tree in honor of Jack Bender, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Of note: the photo depicted at left is Jack's official University City Police Department photo, taken in 1961.
Jack Bender, age 83, of Ellisville, MO, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 6:40 a.m. at his home in Ellisville.
Jack was born May 30, 1938, in St. Louis, the son of the late Benjamin and Sarah P. (Berger) Bender. Jack attended and graduated from Soldan International Studies High School. He also attended Harris Stowe Teachers College. From February of 1956–February 1962, Jack was in the Navy Reserve, after which he received an honorable discharge. Jack started working as a police officer in 1959 for the University City Police Department, then later worked in the fire department and drove the ambulance. He later transitioned into the field of auto damage appraisal. After that, he worked as a security officer for both Boeing and Monsanto. Eventually, he worked as a firearms concealment and carry instructor for Florissant Valley. Jack ended his working career by teaching at the Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy as a Firearms Instructor. Throughout these jobs, he also held a position as an auxiliary policeman until 1988, at which time he retired as a Lieutenant with the Bridgeton Terrace Police Department.
Jack loved all animals, especially dogs. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, and most of all, going to the shooting range with his friends. Over the years, he won a countless number of trophies, medals, and awards for regional and national competition shooting, which he proudly displayed around his home. He took great joy in making hand-crafted leather items such as custom gun holsters, knife sheaths, and Bible covers. His creations were enjoyed by many. He also liked to reload his own bullets, do gunsmithing, and test gun powder for companies.
He will always be remembered for his love of conversation, his slow and easy-going pace, his sense of humor and sarcasm, and his strong sense of being fair and just.
During his final months, Jack came to appreciate how the natural world around him reflected great order and design. This led him to conclude that there must be a master designer. He also came to learn from his own personal investigation of the Bible that death was not going to be the absolute end, as he once believed, but rather there is the hope of being resurrected. This hope gave him great strength and comfort.
Besides his wife Arlene Bender, to whom he had been married to for 59 years, he was survived by his son Scott (Elena) Bender, his granddaughter Mariel (Devin) Barber, and in-laws, as well as nieces and nephews, and extended family.
Jack chose not to have any funeral or memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to organizations that care for man's best friend, the dog.
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To plant a memorial tree in honor of Jack Bender, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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