Background
Bender, John R. was born on December 14, 1938 in Pittsburgh. Son of John R. and Ruth (Brown) Bender.
Bender, John R. was born on December 14, 1938 in Pittsburgh. Son of John R. and Ruth (Brown) Bender.
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1960. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education, University Pittsburgh, 1969.
Director residence halls, 1960-1961, 63-65. Admissions assistant Pennsylvania State University, 1961-1962, 65-70, counselor, 1993-2000. Retired; director student activities Lorain County Chamber C., 1970-1987.
Member Ohio House of Representatives Columbus, since 1993.
Member Elyria (Ohio) City Council, 1984-1989, 91-92, Elyria Planning Commission, 1984, Health Service Agency, 1991-1992. Board directors Lorain International Association. Member Lorain County Senior Citizens Board.
Member Western Reserve Civil War Round Table, Urban League, Lorain County Chamber of C., Knights of Columbus, Phi Delta Kappa (Pitt Hall of Fame award 1960), Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Chi.
Married Cookie Bender, 1963 (deceased December 12, 1993). Children: Jay, Jennifer.