Ronald "Tom" Benge, born January 28, 1941, passed away July 30, 2026. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Benge (nee Dalton) and his sister, Nancy Hicks. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 8 years, Patti Kokoski; his children, Ted Benge (Laura), Linda McCune (Mike), Kris Loughran Strater (Stu), and Bill Loughran; his grandchildren, Josh Loughran (Becky), Clayton McCune (Asia), Nolan McCune, and Dustin McCune, and great grandchildren, Henry Loughran, Morgan McCune, Weller McCune, and Lark McCune. He was a proud dog dad to Marley and the late Seymour and Tennessee.

Tom graduated from Ohio Mechanical Institute and went on to work for Ford Motor Co for 36 years before retiring. One of his favorite places was Gatlinburg, TN, where he loved to hike. He also loved spending time at Kings Island and the Sunlite Pool at Coney Island.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, August 5 from 11 AM - 12 PM in the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Ave., Loveland, where funeral services will be held at 12 PM. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park.

Donations, in Tom's memory, may be made to Animal Friends Humane Society or to your local animal shelter.