Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Benedict, Richard Mercer "Dick" May 14, 2012
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Ionia Sentinel-Standard 0 Wed. May 16, 2012

Richard Mercer "Dick" Benedict was born March 17, 1929 in Saranac, and was a 
longtime resident of Columbus, Ohio. He passed into eternity on May 14, 2012, 
after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, Joel Benedict and Ruth Benedict (nee Mercer).

Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Doris M. Benedict (nee Dunham); sisters, 
Marion Raymor McKendry and Sandi (Louis) Shafer; children, Janet (John) 
McGough, Jodie (Thomas) Przybylski, James (Terri) Benedict and Jeanne D. 
Benedict; grandchildren, Danielle N. (Eric) Anderson, E. Scott (Christin) 
Frantz, Cameron J. Benedict (Fiancé Cassie Wetherill), Justin B. Benedict and 
Gavin R. Benedict; great grandchildren, Nolan, Ava, Cole and Reed Anderson; 
many  nieces and nephews and extended family.

Graduate of Saranac HS Class of 1947. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the 
196th Regimental Combat Team, Fort Richardson, Alaska, during the Korean 
conflict. Dick was an over-the-road driver for Yellow Freight Systems for 39 
years, retired Teamster Local 413. He was a member of the American Legion. 
Former multi-term President of the Church council and long-time volunteer at 
Advent Lutheran Church, Upper Arlington, Ohio.

After retirement, Dick performed vehicle transfers for local automobile 
dealership, progressing to Title courier, he was known far and wide in BMV 
offices all around central Ohio. He became "mayor", "ambassador", and a much 
loved figure of his corner of Columbus while exercising his faithful 
companions, KC and Lady.

His family would like to thank all those individuals who have expressed their 
high regard and love for their father.

Dick was a fierce competitor in every sport and game he played and especially 
enjoyed golf, pool and the Advent Euchre club. He was an avid motorcyclist 
until the age of 77. He was a self-taught computer technologist specializing in 
Microsoft applications and systems. Though he was raised as a supporter 
of "that team up north" he became a true and loyal supporter o the OSU 
Buckeyes. Dick liked nothing more than sharing a meal, a libation or fellowship 
with his family, his church and his neighbors. He lived his Christian values by 
sharing his love of life, caring nature and good humor with his fellow man 
wherever he went.

Visitation will be at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, 
Columbus on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Celebration of 
Life Service to be held at Advent Lutheran Church, 3660 Kenny Road, Upper 
Arlington, Ohio 43220 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012, Rev. William 
Saunders, officiating. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior 
to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richard M. Benedict Memorial 
Fund at Advent Lutheran Church. To share memories of Dick, visit 
www.schoedinger.com.



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