Jimmy L. Bendixen

Jimmy Lee Bendixen was born August 5, 1936 on the family farm north of Rolfe, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Amelia (Shaw) Bendixen. He was a graduate of Mallard High School. Following his education, Jimmy enlisted in the United States Navy. Jimmy returned to the area and worked for several local filling stations. He spent most of his working years as an employee of the telephone company and Durnell Engineering. Following retirement, Jimmy liked to stay busy working several odd jobs. He enjoyed gardening, working on puzzles, playing cards and having coffee at Food Pride. Most of all, he loved to spend time with friends and family. Jimmy was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post #2295. On Saturday, June 13, 2009, Jimmy Bendixen passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg. Left to cherish is memory are his daughters: Janelle Tonderum and Jennifer Buettner (Chad) all of Ayrshire; two sisters: Lois Reinders of Milford and Janice Brown (Roger) of Mallard; brother, Larry Bendixen of Mallard; eight grandchildren: Justine, Jake, Jared, Jackie and Joseph Tonderum and Jordan, Cami and Justin Buettner; and several nieces an...[more]

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ephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jeanette Darling.