He was a U. S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He owned and operated B & B Towing for over 40 years.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Bengert in 2002.
He is survived by his son, Wes Bengert; grandchildren, Leeann, Andrew, Jake and Zakary Bengert; and great-grandchildren, Aaliyah and Charlie Brittingham.
Services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, August 2, 2013, at Alexander North Chapel. Friends may visit Friday, 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 4770 Covert Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.