Birth date: Jan 15, 1945 Death date: Sep 25, 2010
Richard Paul Benedict, age 65, of Grand Haven – a man who put God and family first, went to spend eternity in glory on Saturday, September 25, 2010, surrounded by his family, at home. He was born to Homer W. and Christine E. A. ( Read Obituary
Sheryl,
I'm so sorry to hear about Richs passing. My prayers are with you.
Blessings,
Lynda##imported-begin##Lynda Baldus Fellows##imported-end##
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family. While it had been years since I had last seen Richard, we did hang around some in high school. Once again a man gone too soon.##imported-begin##Robert VanderZalm##imported-end##
Rich was always special to me as I was growing up. He was a friend to our family for many years and I will always have fond memories of him. My deepest sympathy to his family.##imported-begin##Lynn Gibson (Byxbe)##imported-end##
Dear Benedict Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of a beloved husband and father. I have such great memories of him growing us as he was my youth group leader- such a joker and a funny guy but also a man who loved Jesus! My heart aches for all of you. Please know you all have been thought of a lot during this past week and prayed for! Keep those memories alive of a truly genuine and great guy! Love in Christ, Lisa##imported-begin##Lisa Slager Skorupski##imported-end##
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of husband and father. Death is sad thing, but if you know the Lord it is wonderful to be with the Lord. I know he has struggled with his illness. But now he is safe, happy, and free of pain. Blessings to you all and you will see him again.
Marie##imported-begin##Marie Ekkel##imported-end##
Sheryl,Richelle,Renae,&Ryan,This past week has been one of reflection and prayer for you. We have been blessed by you and all the love you have shared with us.
Sheryl, you are precious! Thank you for loving us and sharing your life with us. The fun and laughter, oh yes! the laughter, has meant so much to us!
Our prayers are with each one of you.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1
"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." I Peter 5:7
Lovingly, Paul and Sue##imported-begin##Paul and Susan Pell##imported-end##
Sheryl, Richelle, Renae and Ryan and families; Ruth and Jim,
I was so sorry to hear about Rich. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lois##imported-begin##Lois Larabee##imported-end##
Dear Cheryl and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and will continue thru the days ahead. My prayer is that you will truly feel God's arms around you and giving you all the love and comfort you need. I will always remember going as a kid, to Rich's home on Sunday nights for ice cream and swinging on the porch, then as a teenager riding the beach run with him and Tom and Dave. Good memories and laughs. Love, jOaNNE##imported-begin##JoAnne Darling, South##imported-end##
Rich is now laughing and singing with Jesus. I cannot wait to meet with Rich in heaven.
Your family is in my prayers.##imported-begin##Ruthmary L. Miller##imported-end##
Sheryl,
Dick and I would like to extend our sympathy to you, Richelle, Renae and Ryan in the loss of Rich.
We are so glad that we stopped to see you this past June, shortly after Rich had been diagnosed. We had no idea that would be the last time we would see Rich.
We have so many fond memories of getting together and remember all the good good we shared and the laughter.
Rich will be greatly missed by many. He was a wonderful man with an amazing sense of humor. His laugh was the best. He loved his family and his Lord. It was evident in everything he did.
We will miss him but never forget him!
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Dick and Diane##imported-begin##Dick and Diane Jager##imported-end##
