Shawn Bender
Shawn Andrew Bender, 46, passed away Monday Aug. 1, 2022 at his home unexpectedly.
Services were held Aug. 13, 2022 in Mason City, with Military Honors.
Shawn was born Nov. 19, 1975 in Mason City, to Charles (Chuck) and Joyce Olson Bender.
He graduated from South East Polk High School in 1993. Shawn enlisted into the United States Air Force. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1994 — 2001. Shawn graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and most recently worked at US Bank in Minneapolis, Minn.
Shawn’s loves in his life were above all his children, family, pets and his country. He also enjoyed Iowa football, Halloween and being a grill master.
Shawn is survived by his children Diana (21), Travis (18) active service, Jameson (15) and Vivian (10); his mother Joyce and step-father, Richard (Pops) Cooper; sister Carolyn (James) Lipcamon; brothers Mark (Pam Neudorff) Bender, Jeffery (Rita) Bender, Michael (Mary) Bender; step-brothers Tim (Krista) Cooper, Scott (Laurie) Cooper; as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family in Shawn’s memory.
Shawn Bender
September 8, 2022