Gary L.

Bendele

Gary L. Bendele, age 49, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Paulding County Hospital.

Gary was born on November 7, 1973 in Paulding to Ronald and Von Dale (Sanderson) Bendele, who survive. For 14 years, Gary worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation, where he was a part of the ODOT Union. He was also the owner/operator of Water Fox Charters, a charter boat company on Lake Erie. Gary was also a professional auctioneer, bull rider, rodeo clown, and refereed high school basketball. He was a member of the Broughton Fox and Coon Hunters Club. More than anything, Gary loved to fish and hunt. He was also an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

Along with his parents, Gary is survived by his loved and cherished best friend Kelly Jackson, Cecil, OH; his son, Haiden Bendele, Cecil, OH; Kelly's children: Ty and Kenna Jackson, Cecil, OH; brothers: Ron (Michelle) Bendele, Jr., Haviland, OH; Brad Bendele, Oakwood, OH; Aaron Bendele, Los Angeles, CA.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Latty Township.

Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Gary's memory in care of Ron Bendele for purchase of a memorial bench at Paulding County Fairgrounds.