We are sad to announce that on October 1, 2023, at the age of 88, Richard Charles Bessine of Burlington, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Frederick Sr. Bessine and Anna Koeller Bessine; his wife Betty Jean Sly; his son Gene Patrick; his grandson Rayme Moore; and his brothers, Fred, Bob, Ed and Jim.

He is survived by : his daughters, Mary Moore, Cynthia Trammel of Austin and Kristina Seals of Burlington; his daughter-in-law Debbie Bessine of Florida; his grandchildren, Dustin Carlson, Ashley Grinnell (Matt), Aric Martin and Anthony Martin (Bethany); and his great grandchildren, Cayden, Carsen, Richard, Jada, Gavin, Rosie, Mattelyn and Jaric.

A memorial has been established for St. Paul Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elliott Funeral Chapel