Richard Charles Benson, "Dick", 79, of Highland, MD formerly of
Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on Wednesday April 5, 2023. He was born January 23, 1944, son of late Harry and Helen Benson.
Dick spent a lot of his career traveling around the United States. During that time, he developed a real love for finding the best restaurants in an area and sampling the best wine. It wasn't uncommon for family or friends to ask him for a recommendation on a good place to eat. He enjoyed spending time with his family at his lake home in North Carolina and making homemade pizza with his grandkids. If there was ever a quiet moment, you could probably find him outside with his pipe in one hand and a science journal/article in the other.
Dick worked his entire career at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. He was a Doctor of Physical Chemistry and involved in a vast range of projects. Retired for over 10 years, he remained close with many of the amazing friends he had made throughout his career.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Jack Benson and granddaughter, Jessica Campbell
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mari "Jill" Benson, his daughter, Michelle Campbell her husband Steve; son, Ross Benson his wife Mandy; and his grandkids, Bradley, Rawley, Collin and Macey.
To honor Dick, the family will be having a private dinner to celebrate his life.