Ben Richner went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2024 with his family by his side.

He was born to Benjamin Clyde and Abia Richner (Von der Lippe) on August 12, 1938, in Blawenburg, NJ. On March 12, 1960, Ben married Carol Lee Richner (Naylor) who survives him. He is also survived by his daughters Kim Molodec (Mark) and Cyndi Souers (Kevin); grandchildren Kristin Peterson, Kyle Peterson (Taylor), Shawn Montefusco (Anne), Tina Barger (John); great grandchildren Avery and Matthew Mazza, Harrison Knapp, Emili Knapp-Peterson, Felicity and Thea Barger. Matilda Montefusco; his sister Dorothy Van Sant; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Elsie Stone, Gladys Whartenby; brothers Theodore Richner, Donald Richner; and his grandson Eric Peterson.

Ben's father passed away when he was just 2 years old. At the age of 10, he was sent to Girard College in PA, an orphanage for fatherless boys. He lived there until he graduated from High School in 1956. Ben started working for IBM in Kingston, NY when he was 18 years old. As a condition to being hired, he joined the Reserves as IBM was concerned that he would be drafted. He served 4 years with the New Jersey National Guard, and 4 more years in the US Army Reserves. In addition to Kingston, he also worked in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill Merritt, East Fishkill, Somers, and Orange, NJ during his 36 yearlong IBM career. He retired in 1996 and moved to Punta Gorda, FL where he worked for Siemens and US Filter before retiring again. Ben and Carol moved back to NY in 2016 to be closer to his family.

Ben served as a Trustee at Fishkill Baptist Church for many years where his family was very active. Most recently, he attended Calvary Chapel of Hudson Valley.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dutchess County for their kindness and support, and for taking such good care of Ben enabling him to stay at home with his family as long as possible. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of Dutchess County.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 10am-12pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. There will be a service at 12pm and interment will follow in Fishkill Rural Cemetery.