Richard Dean Benoit

Richard Dean Benoit, 74, of Manteno passed away on peacefully at his home on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born on July 28, 1946 the son of Vincent and Luella Mae (Rapier) Benoit. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed at Nucor Steel in Kankakee. He most of all enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He is survived by his siblings; Sandy Benoit of Manteno, John (Lola) Benoit of New Columbia, PA, Margaret (Mike) Cochran of Manteno, Mary (Roger) Hull of Fishers, IN, Theresa (Kevin) Derry of Delray Beach, FL; many nieces and nephews; Sue, Pam, Jay, Brian, Jenny, Tony, Kelly, Ryan, Kevin, Dustin; several great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Kristen Derry. Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Manteno, Illinois on September 22, 2021 at 11am.