Paul Allan Benesch

Paul Allan Benesch, a native of Los Angeles, CA passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

He was one of four children born on May 22,1949 to Leonard and Katharine Marian Benesch (deceased). He was loved by his siblings Marc Howard Benesch (deceased), Shelley Benesch Livaudais, and Sheryl Denise Benesch (deceased). Paul was married 43 years to Patricia (Trish) Ann Boyington Benesch.

Paul is survived by his children, Kasey Nicole Benesch, and Matthew Leonard Benesch (Leigh Ann) and his grandchildren, Ethan Marcus, Heidi Cecilia, and Lilliana Marion Benesch. Paul was the beloved uncle and great-uncle to many. Paul was hell on wheels was strongly encouraged to join the military at the young age of 17 years old. At 19, he was sent to Vietnam as a Corpsman (medic) attached to 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade where he spent a year saving numerous lives. When he returned, he received the Purple Heart for being wounded in combat. He spent the next 25 years pursuing a career as a Navy Diver, achieving Master Chief Master Diver. He retired from the military in 1995 and spend the next 14 years at various positions in the Commercial Diving Industry at Global Industries. He’s known for “I talk, you listen / I say, you do” mentality, but also had the biggest heart. He never asked any under his guidance to do anything he wouldn’t do, and would often put himself into harm’s way before his people. He was tough, but his grandkids made him soft. He was loved and will be missed deeply. “Fairwinds and following seas”…

A Gathering and Celebration of Paul’s Life will be will be from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday August 18, 2018 at the VFW Post 2130, 5676 Lake St., Lake Charles, LA 70605.