Ruth K. Bender age 94 of Kettering, formerly of Fort Loramie died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at The Suites of Walnut Creek, Kettering, Ohio.

She was born November 23, 1926 in St. Rose Ohio to the late Vincent & Mathilda (Reinhard) Lochtefeld. She married Victor F. Bender on May 18, 1957 in St. Rose Church, St. Rose, Ohio. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1993.

She is survived by children: Sheila & William Siewe, Centerville, Lisa & Philip McCorkle, Dublin, Gregory & Mary Beth Bender, Centerville, 6 grandchildren, in-laws Luella Lochtefeld, Ft. Recovery, Julius Bender, Minster.

She was preceded in death by siblings: Aloys Lochtefeld, Rosemary Lochtefeld, Rita Fogle, Agnes Lochtefeld, Fr. Tobias Lochtefeld, Richard Lochtefeld.

She was a former member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM on Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie. Burial with will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Fort Loramie.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2021 and from 8:30 to 9 AM on Friday.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.