Gilbert Richard Bendt, 95, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016, at Spring Meadows Healthcare.
Gilbert was born on January 31, 1921, in Hempstead, NY to the late Richard Albert Bendt and Hazel Gilbert Bendt. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Corrine Bendt.
Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Rev. Willie Lyle officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Tabernacle Cemetery.
Gilbert was an only child and after high school joined the U.S. Navy for 3 1/2 years during WWII. Gilbert met his wife Corinne, while in the U.S. Navy, and had a wonderful marriage that produced two wonderful children, Bob and Barbara and six grandchildren. Gilbert worked for Doubleday and Company for 47 years after he left the U.S. Navy. After his retirement with Doubleday and Company, he and Corinne migrated to Tennessee to enjoy retirement. Gilbert was a member of Sango United Methodist Church.
Gilbert is survived by his son, Dr. Robert “Bob” (Stacy) Bendt; daughter, Barbara (Bob) Kruger; and six grandchildren, Jared, Kirsten, Matthew, Matthew, Jessica and Nicholas.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.