Richard Hunt Benfer

Richard Hunt Benfer

June 11, 1931 - October 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Col (Ret) Richard Hunt Benfer Col (Ret.) Richard Hunt Benfer, 94, of Warrenton, Virginia, passed away peacefully at the Capital Caring Health Adler Center on October 7, 2025. Born on June 11, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Richard-known to friends and family as Dick-lived a life marked by service, love, and generosity. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Army for a distinguished 30 year career. A 1954 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he went on to pursue graduate studies in Nuclear Physics at Columbia University. He later returned to his alma mater as an instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering where he met his future wife Jeanneane White. His military career took him to assignments in Germany, Korea, Vietnam, California, Vint Hill Farms Station (where he was post commander), and Fort Belvoir. Outside of his military service, Dick was deeply devoted to his family and home. An avid skier in his younger years, he continued to embrace adventure well into his nineties. He piloted a plane at age 92, flying with his grandchildren over the familiar Warrenton countryside and pointing out landmarks along the way. He enjoyed reading, gardening, and tackling home improvement projects, always finding joy in creating a warm, welcoming home for those he loved. Dick will be deeply missed and forever cherished by his family and all who knew him, and will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and generous spirit. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanneane W. Benfer, and their three sons: Richard; Jim (Cheryl); and Jack (Pam). He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Andrew Benfer (Samantha); Jackson Benfer; Katharine Benfer; and Davis Benfer (Elisia); as well as his nieces: Jeannine Cummings, Kathleen Geneva, Jannelle Murray and his nephews David Benfer, Keith Benfer and Eric Benfer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Florence Benfer; his brothers, David and Donald Benfer; and his daughter-in-law, Meredith Goodwin Benfer. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Lisa Thornley of Capital Caring Health Adler Center, Beth and Steve Herholtz, and Bill and Pat Miller for their loving support and compassion. A memorial service will be held on 11 October 2025 at Moser Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will take place at a later date. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate Dick's remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Caring Health Adler Center (https://www.capitalcaring.org/get-involved/donate) or the West Point Association of Graduates. (https://westpointaog.giftplans.org/)