Richard Benjamin Hess, 83, of Milford, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.

Mr. Hess served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as an electrician for General Electric.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Lee Perkins Hess; two sons, Richard (Jenanne) Hess of New Richmond and David (Deanna) Hess of Bethel; one daughter, Susan (Jim) Murphy of Blue Ash; six grandchildren, Jessica Feliwoka, Jay Hess, Brian and Lisa Murphy and Tristan and Tyler Hess.

Visitation was held at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home and Crematory in Milford on Sept. 9. Graveside services were held at Graceland Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150.