"Marge" wrote a letter to Edith (Schweikert) Dunscombe dated June 30, 1982 jn which she stated that she "was" (past tense) married to William Bender. Since findagrave indicates William later married a woman named Gloria, we can assume a divorce. I can find no record of the divorce or of William's later marriage to Gloria.
Correspondence from Marge Bender to Edith (Schweikert) Dunscombe, June 20, 1982:
Dear Edith,
I know it’s been a very long time and I do hope that you would remember me, I was married to Bill, Lydia Bender’s son. I had heard that you were living in N.Y. State. Not to (sic) long ago I was talking with Arline and she gave me your address. The reason I’m writing is that I’m trying to do a family tree for my children and I need some information. Arline said that you and your husband had done one and I was hoping you could send me whatever information you had.
I’m very sorry I didn’t keep a record of what Lydia had told me about the family and Europe. I would be very greatful (sic) for whatever you could send me.
I have been living here since 74. My 3 children are married Bill’s in Calif., Warren in Margaretville N.Y. Marcy is in West Norwalk Conn., so far know (sic) grandchildren.
How are you and your family doing?
I had heard that Pat (your sister’s husband) had died. Is she still living in N.Y.?
Where about do you live? I know it must be someplace out side of Albany. I do hope hat I will hear from you.
Regards
Marge Bender
Halcott Center N.Y.
12437
Ph. 914-254-5053