Kevin Dean Bender, 40, of Tallmadge, died Thursday, November 26, 2015 at his home.
He was born August 26, 1975 in Mansfield to James F. and Mary E. (Conley) Bender. Kevin was an amazing husband and father and loved his children above anything else. Before he became sick he enjoyed the great outdoors and you could find him fishing or hunting and he always said he loved the quiet calm of the early mornings in the woods. He will be most remembered for his infectious smile and fun loving sarcastic humor. Kevin worked for Earth 'N Wood for the last 6 years and attended Bowling Green State University.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Coby (Ohler) Bender; sons, Braeden and Keston; daughter, Kaedyn; parents, James and Mary Bender of Snowflake, AZ; sisters, Kelly (Bryan) Prettyman of Boise, ID, Kathy Bender of Snowflake, AZ, and Tanna Bender of Snowflake, AZ; brother, Tim (Richelle) Bender of Snowflake, AZ; and many other family and close friends.
Calling hours will be held 5-8 PM Tuesday, December 1st at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Kent. Funeral services will be private.