Richard J. Bohnert Sr., 83, of Delray Beach, FL formerly of Monmouth Beach passed away Wednesday February 2^nd surrounded by his family.

Richard was born and raised in Long Branch and graduated from Long Branch High School in 1958. He was a paid fireman for Oliver Byron Fire Company and served his country honorably from 1962-1968. He was co-owner of B&W Trucking Company and Tinton Falls Contracting before retiring. He was previously a board member and past President for Shore Regional High School Board of Education, and a board member for the Ronald McDonald house. He loved watching his children and grandchildren play all their sports growing up.  In addition, he enjoyed watching Yankee Baseball and Villanova Basketball surrounded by his numerous pets which he had throughout his life.

Richard is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Helen (Hoyt) Bohnert; his sister, Cynthia Townsend and his Grandson, Jon Carlos.

Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years Elizabeth Bohnert; his sister, Betty Juliano; his children Richard Bohnert Jr and Kevin Bohnert; daughter in law Karen and his beloved grandchildren RJ, Morgan and Hayley Bohnert, and his nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday February 8^th 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch.  Burial will be Friday, February 10^th 11:00 am at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Richard’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House of Central & Northern New Jersey; www.rmh-cnj.org.