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Richard Alan Gudnason, 74, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Houston, Texas. He was born on January 9, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Christopher and Mable Gudnason who both precede him in death. Richard proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963-1967 during the Vietnam conflict and then served in the Navy reserves after active duty. He was an officer for Melvindale, Michigan Police Department as a detective first grade. Richard also was a Padi Certified open water scuba instructor for many years and enjoyed many adventures.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Gary Gudnason and his daughter, Kristine Gudnason. Richard is survived by daughter, Erin Benge and husband Shane; grandchildren, Keira Leigh Benge, Austin Allen Benge and Christopher Gudnason; niece, Johnna Gudnason.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Rosewood Funeral Home Chapel Porter with Pastor Tommy Lowe officiating. A graveside service at Houston National Cemetery will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of usual remembrances family ask that donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. woundedwarriorproject.org/donate