Deputy Sheriff William J. Bender, Marion County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

Deputy Sheriff William J. Bender

Marion County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, July 2, 1973

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William J. Bender

Deputy Sheriff William Bender was killed in an automobile accident while en route to setup a roadblock at Highway 37 and Highway 309.

The roadblock was being setup as a result of an escape from a nearby jail.

Deputy Bender was survived by his wife, daughter, and son. His son, Trooper William R. Bender, was struck and killed in the line of duty on November 20th, 1982, while serving with the Ohio Highway Patrol.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.

Bio

Age 48
Tour Not available
Badge 19
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff William J. Bender of the Marion County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 85 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 2, 2025