Background
Bender, John Henry was born in Waterloo, Iowa, United States.
Died January 5, 2023 in Tulsa, OK
Bender, John Henry was born in Waterloo, Iowa, United States.
Died January 5, 2023 in Tulsa, OK
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1953. Postgrad., Art. Institute Chicago, 1956. Postgrad., Washington University, St. Louis, 1957.
Master of Arts, University Missouri, 1962.
Art director, assistant editor Commerce Public Company, St. Louis, 1953-1954, 56-58. Editor Florissant Reporter, 1958-1961. Editorial cartoonist Waterloo Courier, 1962-1984, associate editor, 1975-1983.
Art. director, editor Alpha VII Corporation, Tulsa, 1984-1987. Head department production art Platt College, 1987-1992. Inker Don Martin Studio, Miami, Florida, 1989-1992.
Artist Alley Oop comic strip United Feature Syndicate, New York City, 1991—2011 and then syndicated by Universal Uclick Syndicates, Kansas City, 2011-2018. Sports cartoonist Basketball Weekly, Baseball Digest Magazine, University Iowa, others.
With United States Air Force, 1953-1956, colonel, retired 1983. Member Association American Editorial Cartoonists, National Cartoonists Society, Comic Art Professional Society, Sigma Chi, Kappa Tau Alpha.
Son of John Henry and Wilma (Lowe) B. Divorced; children: Thereza, John Henry IV, Anthony. Married Carole R. Suggs, 1995.