Richard E. Tennison, 82, of Bethel died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.

He is survived by his wife Linda Tennison (nee Saile), children Michal Tennison, Ricky Steele, Richard (Tamela R.) Tennison, Allyn (Greg) Floyd, Amy (Ron) Bishop, Sherry (Dave) Aufdenkamp, and Robert Fiscus, 12 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Masonic services 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at Amelia Masonic Lodge no. 590 F. and A.M. Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 at Bethel Church of Christ.

Memorials may be made to the Bethel Church of Christ, 125 East Plane Street, Bethel, OH 45106.