Richard J. Benken Obituary

Richard J. Benken (Cincinnati, Ohio) passed away on July 3, 2026. Richard, born on July 22, 1953, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandson Randall Benken; and his parents, Edward H. Benken and Evelyn Motz Benken. He is survived by: his wife Carla J. Benken; his children, William Benken (Sheri), Lisa Osterbrink (J. Christopher), Amanda Crigler (Robert) and Megan Benken; his grandchildren, Victor, Alexander, Danielle Benken, J. Samuel, Ethan Osterbrink, Jackson, Allyssa Crigler, Braden, Declan Lack, Allison and Avery Crigler; and his siblings, Edward H. Benken Jr., James Benken, Caroline Spahn, Caroline Benken, Sr., Roseanne Benken, Jane Kaeser, Joyce Appelmann and Mary Ann Mofford.

If desired, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://stjude.org).