ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BENNER, RICHARD EARL 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Friday, November 13, 2015

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BENNER, RICHARD EARL 
November 10, 1936 - November 13, 2015

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Richard Earl Benner, 79, passed away Friday, November 13 at his home in Morgan 
City.

Richard was born November 10, 1936, to Clarence and Mildred Benner of 
Pennsylvania. He had one brother, Larry. Richard graduated high school and went 
on to serve in the United States Air Force. He left his home state and moved to 
Louisiana, where he married Morgan City resident Betty Ganaway.

Though he had no biological children of his own, Betty's children and 
grandchildren became his own, and he remained until his death a cherished and 
beloved member of that family. A jack of all trades, Richard excelled at 
welding and retired from McDermott after many years of hard work and manual 
labor. He was not one to complain. His easy-going attitude and unique sense of 
humor was a constant source of happiness to those privileged to know him.

Richard was a simple, modest man, who never allowed attention to be called to 
him, even when he deserved it most. (If you're reading this, we're sorry we put 
your name in the paper!) He loved John Wayne and Judy Garland, but more than 
anything, he loved college football. You couldn't walk into his home without 
hearing the game blasting from his TV. On a bad day, you might even have caught 
him cursing a player for a wrong move. He was blunt and always told the truth, 
even if it wasn't a kind truth, but his family loved this about him. Richard 
also had a deep passion for horses, something many never knew about him.

Richard was a treasure to his family, always there to listen without judgment 
and offer honest, sound advice. He was a rock, a sounding board, and a source 
of endless support and encouragement to those he loved. Plus, he'd always offer 
you a cold Reese's when you'd visit. Sometimes, the smallest things are the 
biggest.

Richard is survived by his daughter Dana Stephens and her husband Mark; 
grandchildren: Kayla Bergeron, Candace Comeaux, Juliana Comeaux, Kevin Comeaux 
Jr., Braiden Gaudet, Shelbi Sons, and Adrienne Harrington; and two great 
grandsons: Gabe and Jett Bergeron. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mildred, his brother 
Larry, and his wife, Betty. 

He will always be remembered for his steadfast strength and unconditional 
offering of love to people who, admittedly, were not always the easiest people 
to love. There was nothing that man couldn't do.

"Say not in grief he is no more - but live in thankfulness that he was." - 
Hebrew Proverb

Private family services will be held.

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