Bonnie Bender, Domanic Richter
I'm but a stranger here, Heaven is my home;
Earth is a desert drear; Heaven is my home:
Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand;
Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home.
BONNIE BENDER
Bonnie Jean Bender age 72 of Cambria, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Charleston Home Assisted Living in Beaver Dam. Bonnie was born in Fond du Lac on January 4, 1950, daughter of Robert and Grace (DeFaut) Glaeser. She graduated from North Fond du Lac High School. Bonnie was united in marriage to Curtis Bender on April 25, 1976, in Fond du Lac. Bonnie was a ceramics instructor at the Green Lake Conference Center for many years. Bonnie loved crafting with her grandchildren and reading to them. Her greatest joy was baking and she was a wonderful cook. Bonnie was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church. Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Jon (Corey) Bender and James (Abby) Bender; four grandchildren, Devin, Tyler, Dalton and Hugo; sister-in-law, Roxene (Terry) Richter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2020; sister, Marilyn (Gary) Triatik and parents. Visitation for Bonnie will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Markesan Community Funeral Home, 868 North Margaret Street and on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.A funeral service for Bonnie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Markesan Community Funeral Home with Pastor Kurt Hagen officiating. Burial will follow at Salemville Cemetery.
DOMANIC RICHTER
Domanic Lynn Richter, age 18 of Markesan, was called home unexpectedly by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 17, 2022, as a result of a car accident. Domanic was born on April 28, 2003, in Waupun, son of Jason Poortenga and Kimberly Richter. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salemville. Domanic was currently employed with Nord Gear Corporation in Waunakee. He enjoyed ice fishing, his vehicles and most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his canine friend, Roxy. Domanic is lovingly survived by his mother, Kimberly Richter of Cambria; his father, Jason Poortenga of Fairwater; sister, Alecia (Colton Parson) Richter of Fox Lake; significant other, Cierra Riederer of Cottage Grove; four aunts, Brenda (Kevin) Beekman of Brandon, Kristy (Brian) Zacho of Cambria, Bridget (Todd) Kratz of Markesan and Godmother, Terra (Tom) Whirry of Dalton; two uncles, Godfather, Jeff Poortenga of Rosendale and Casey (Jana) Richter of Cambria; maternal grandparents, Terry (Roxene) Richter of Markesan; paternal grandparents, Doug (Carla) Poortenga of Fairwater; further survived by cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Markesan Community Funeral Home, 868 North Margaret Street, Markesan.A celebration of Domanic’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Markesan Community Funeral Home, with Rev. Kurt Hagen officiating. Burial will follow at Salemville Cemetery.