Peter “Pete” Bender, 64, of Morganton, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born on June 25, 1961, he was the son of the late Dieter and Beverly Bender. Pete enjoyed playing golf, video games, grilling, watching sports, and was an avid Tar Heel basketball fan. He worked for the Department of Corrections and served for 4 years in the US Army. Pete loved his family and his dog, Lucy. He was a great husband and father. Though Pete was a homebody in his later years, Pete had many good friends.
Pete is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane Bender; daughter, Carla Danielle Bender; brothers, Scott Bender (Mary Claire), Dale Bender (Diane), Bob Bender (Joyce); sister, April Benfer (Brian); brothers-in-law, John Black (Barbara), Ken Black (Joyce); and a number of nieces and nephews and extended family.
There are no services planned at this time for the Bender family.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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