Benn, Richard Arlen, age 87, peacefully passed on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Tampa, FL surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Snelling, MN. Richard graduated from Little Falls High School and then joined the Air Force before entering Florida State University. He was preceded in death by his parents Tillie Thorsen Benn and Frederick Benn, and his wives, Lynn Abbott Benn and Patricia Handley Benn. Richard is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his sons Craig (Janet), Jay (Carolynn), David (Christine), and Cory (Beth); his sister Karen Lauria; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild to forever cherish his memory. Richard's passions were playing golf and traveling after he retired as a Partner with Ernst & Young.
God bless Rich’s special friends and special family members who stayed in touch by their frequent invites, visits, cards, and calls during Richard’s last years. They are living angels. You made him so happy.
Service will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 12:30 pm, held at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 501 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa, followed by a celebration of life at Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Richard will be laid to rest privately with military honors at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's memory may be made to USF Health Neurosurgery & Brain Repair, American Cancer Society Tampa, and Leukemia Lymphoma Society by clicking the links below.
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