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Lee Bender Obituary

Lee Joseph Bender, 84, St. Clair, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, March 5, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with funeral services following at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial in Crestview Memorial Park, St. Clair.
She is survived by two sons: Ray Leuthauser, Jr. (Carrie), and Steve Leuthauser (Lynn), all of Cedar Hill, Missouri; five daughters: Kathy Gentner (Will), Hallsville, Missouri, Michele Reasoner (Tony Storie), Tamara Lister (John), all of St. Clair, Jeannette Bender, Fenton and Julie Fischer (Christopher), Florissant; and many other relatives and friends.

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Published by The Missourian on Mar. 4, 2025.

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Russell Colonial Funeral Home

530 E. Springfield Ave, St Clair, MO 63077

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Russell Colonial Funeral Home

530 E. Springfield Ave, St Clair, MO 63077

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