Bennie Riches

Bennie B. Riches returned to his Heavenly Father on February 28, 2015 from complications of surgery. He was born on May 31, 1926 to his parents Benjamin O and Serelda Riches. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He worked at Geneva Steel and retired after 40 years. He worked as a Security Guard at Alpine School District for 5 years. He also worked for Walmart for 17 years. He loved the outdoors; playing bingo, and watching Jazz games. He is a active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Riches, children Angie (Gary), Mark (Kristy), Robert, Kris (Paul D.) Harding, Gary (Katherine) Riches, Dennis (Trisha) Riches, Linda (Peter) Greiner, Aren Schank, Shelly (Kent) Petersen Lisa Halterman, Troy (Janice) Riches, sister-in-law Irene Riches, 14 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers David and Roland and 3 Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home 495 South State Street Orem, Utah. A visitation will take place at the funeral home prior to services from 11a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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