Edward L. Bender, 83, of Goshen died Friday evening, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov, 1, 1932, in Elkhart County to Daniel and Sylvia (Schmucker) Bender. On March 18, 1951, he married Martha M. Kaufman at Pleasant Grove Church, Goshen. She survives along with a daughter: Joyce E. Burkhead of Goshen; …read more.