William James BENDLE

BENDLE, William James, Sr. - Age 79, of Swartz Creek, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his residence. Private services have been held. Mr. Bendle was born in Flint, the son of Ivan and Eleanor (Buchanan) Bendle. He was a 1949 graduate of Swartz Creek High School. He married Bernice Schnesk from Flint, she preceded him in death in 2008. Mr. Bendle retired from GM Fisher Body Ternsted after 30 years of service. Surviving are: 7 children, Paul Bendle of Gaines, Keith Bendle of Flint, William Bendle, Jr. of Swartz Creek, Mary Bendle of Swartz Creek, Ann and husband Don Bach of Lapeer, Theresa Sargent of Swartz Creek and Craig and wife Samantha Bendle of Mt. Morris. Online tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com