George Bender Jr. (Jerry) W59, 85, passed away on March 31. After his time at Wharton, he earned a juris doctor degree at Brooklyn Law School. In the Air Force, he served as a captain in Strategic Air Command during the Vietnam War. Upon completing his tour of duty, George practiced law in California. In 1970, he relocated his family to Massachusetts to work for Massport. He later held roles with Butler Aviation and Geac Commercial Systems. George volunteered with Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Community Harvest Project, and Northborough Trails Committee and as a tax preparer for AARP. He is survived by children Laurie (Christopher), Jesse (Amanda), Scott (Lindsay), and Farrell (Diana); seven grandchildren; brother Philip (Kathleen); nephew Philip; and niece Nancy.