Richard “Dick” Lawrence Besancon, 89, of Wooster died on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
He was born January 29, 1935 in Wooster to Francis and Laura Pailliotet Besancon. On August 26, 1961, he married Lea Ann Smith. She survives.
Dick had been a lifelong dairy farmer and had also transported the Amish for many years. He was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church and served his country in the U.S. Army as part of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Along with his wife, Dick is survived by his children Bill (Sandy) Besancon of Wooster, Michele (Tim) Koch of Orrville, Dan (Tonya) Besancon of Wooster, Frank (Julie) Besancon of Smithville, Brent (Karrie) Besancon of Smithville and Burney Besancon of Orrville; 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Gabe Koch and siblings Adrian Besancon, Eileen Nicholas, Vincent Besancon, Raymond Besancon, Beatrice Garver, Ron Besancon, Mary Jane Tope and infant siblings Joseph Besancon and Bernadette Besancon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Rev. Stephen Moran as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00-6:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be directed to St. Mary School, P.O. Box 109 Wooster, OH 44691 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Deepest sympathy to the Besancon family for the tragic loss of Dick. Fly high with your parents and siblings who welcomed you to heaven with open arms.Prayers for your family who you left here on earth.🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻
My sincere condolences to the family.
My sincere sympathies go out to all of you. May the many interesting stories of Dick Besancon continue on and comfort you as the days go by.
Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
Dick was a friend to so many, including my parents, and godfather to my sister. His prayers helped me to become a Catholic priest.
We will miss you at the Wayne County Fair this year, Dick!
Fr. John Mulhollan
Diocese of Cleveland
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss, may God keep your family in comfort during this difficult time.
My sympathy and prayers for you all. I will never forget Dick. He was an amazing man! He certainly loved a good chicken dinner! He was generous, loved his family. and a good man.
Our deepest sympathy to Lea Ann and all the family. Dick’s love for the truth and justice will forever be remembered by our family.
God used Dick in a marvelous way to express his Christian Faith in the Bible, he knew “…what is good and what the Lord requires… to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God.”
Rest In Peace, dear brother!
Sorry for your loss. He is in good hands✝️
So very sorry for the loss your family is going through. My heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Our sincere condolences of the loss of the patriarch of the Besancon families. Praying for comfort during this time of grieving!
To the Besancon family I’m very sorry for your loss prayers for you all
To the Besancon Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was glad to see your mom at the fair accepting the quilt for your Dad, my Dad was there as well. She is a very strong woman, I admire that! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers while you move forward in the year to come.
Many Prayers for all of you.
Katie Thomas
LeaAnn, Terry and I were very saddened to hear of Dicks passing. You and your family will remain in our Prayers
May he rest in Peace…
My deepest condolences to the Besancon family upon Dick’s passing. I have fond memories of him from my visits to the farm when Brent and I were classmates at St. Mary’s. He attended my father’s calling hours several years ago and was as friendly and engaging as ever. Above all, I recall his kindness and love for family and the farm. May each of you find peace through coming together to remember Dick, and in the sharing of the many fond memories created over the years.
so sorry for your loss,your in our thoughts and prayers Ron & Deb Leach
My condolences to you and your families .
I’m so sorry for the loss your family is going through. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
My sympathy extended to all the family of Dick Besancon! What a mark he has left here for all to participate. I will never forget the fair times with Dick and my Dad. Engaged in long discusions between them.
To Dick’s Family and Friends, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. May God, and the many good memories, sustain you; now and also in the future.. Sorry this is soo late. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your families. Sincere condolences from Art Beerys, Smithville, Ohio.