Dr. Richard “Rich” Aaron Bonness, 49, of Plainfield, IN (formerly of Clinton), passed away on Friday February 3, 2023, after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Terre Haute on January 6, 1974, to Richard “Dick” Bonness and Elaine Joyce (Woodruff) York.

Richard was preceded in death by his grandparents Eleanor Bonness, Mary Aline Woodruff, and William Burton Woodruff.

He is survived by his wife Dr. Ann (Carty) Bonness of Plainfield,  son Andrew Bonness and fiancé Samantha Rodgers of Lafayette, daughter Grace Bonness of Plainfield, father Dick Bonness of Clinton, mother Joyce York of Terre Haute, brother Jonathan Benetti (Amy) of Cincinnati, OH,  father-in-law and mother-in-law Mike and Martha Carty,  sister-in-law Jacki O’Bradovich (Don) of Plainfield, nephew Carson Rogers, niece Lia Benetti and close friends since childhood John Roberts and Will Sanquenetti.

Rich was the Valedictorian of his 1992 graduating class at South Vermillion High School. He achieved his BS in Biochemistry from Indiana University in 1996. He went on to achieve his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from IU School of Dentistry in 2000. He owned two dental practices with his wife,  Bonness Family Dentistry in Camby and Bonness Dentistry in Terre Haute. He enjoyed getting to know his patients while providing excellent dental care. He considered his team family and will be greatly missed in both practices. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and relaxing in his hammock on the porch with his pets.

 There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony held on Saturday February 18th at 4:00 PM at the Eagles Lodge in Clinton, 100 S. Waters St. Clinton IN 47842.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made online at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in memory of Rich.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fristfuneralhome.com.