Dorothy Kroll Bender
October 28, 1919 – April 23, 2014
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<p>Dorothy Kroll Bender, 94, wife of the late Paul V. Bender, entered into rest Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Evans, Ga.</p>
<p>Dorothy was born to Edward and Harriet Kroll on October 28, 1919, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Dorothy graduated from Freeport High School. She married Paul Bender in 1941, and they lived in Freeport, Ill., before retiring to Sun City Center, Fla., in 1978.</p>
<p>Dorothy worked as a paralegal until her retirement. In Augusta, Ga., she was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta and the CSRA Bridge Center of Augusta. She loved to play bridge and was made an honorary lifelong Masters member.<br />
Dorothy is survived by children Doug Bender (Marianne) of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Susan Kious (Dr. Andrew Kious) of Evans, Ga.; grandchildren Allison Zimmerman of Scottsdale, Ariz., Randy Bender of San Diego, and Christina Kious of Atlanta; and great-grandchildren Stella and Rachel Zimmerman of Scottsdale.</p>
<p>A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 29, in the Story Chapel at First Baptist Church of Augusta, with Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to either First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909 or to The Independence Fund Inc., 32379 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693.</p>
<p>Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors is assisting the family. Please sign the guestbook at
<p>Dorothy Kroll Bender, 94, wife of the late Paul V. Bender, entered into rest Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Evans, Ga.</p>
<p>Dorothy was born to Edward and Harriet Kroll on October 28, 1919, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Dorothy graduated from Freeport High School. She married Paul Bender in 1941, and they lived in Freeport, Ill., before retiring to Sun City Center, Fla., in 1978.</p>
<p>Dorothy worked as a paralegal until her retirement. In Augusta, Ga., she was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta and the CSRA Bridge Center of Augusta. She loved to play bridge and was made an honorary lifelong Masters member.<br />
Dorothy is survived by children Doug Bender (Marianne) of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Susan Kious (Dr. Andrew Kious) of Evans, Ga.; grandchildren Allison Zimmerman of Scottsdale, Ariz., Randy Bender of San Diego, and Christina Kious of Atlanta; and great-grandchildren Stella and Rachel Zimmerman of Scottsdale.</p>
<p>A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 29, in the Story Chapel at First Baptist Church of Augusta, with Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to either First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909 or to The Independence Fund Inc., 32379 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693.</p>
<p>Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors is assisting the family. Please sign the guestbook at