Richard Lee Buell

It is with great sorrow that I share the news of Richard Lee Buell's passing at the age of 74 in Springfield, Missouri. Richard passed away on May 15, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.

Born on July 21, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio. Richard was the son of Floyd Winston Buell and Jaunita M. Dunham.

He served with pride in the United States Army from January 1970 to December 1971.

Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Faith Bass; their daughter Jacqueline Buell Hunley and son-in-law, Bryce Hunley of Rogersville, Missouri; his granddaughter Andromeda Alia Elizabeth Hunley; and his mother Jaunita Dunham of Hamilton, Ohio.

He is survived by his siblings, Emmanuel Hyden Jr. and his wife Sherry of Hamilton, Ohio, Martha Cooper and her husband Michael of St. Johns, Michigan, Jennifer Wise (late husband Rick Wise) of Michigan, and William Dunham Jr. and his wife Jody also of Michigan.

Richard had a deep love for fishing, playing dominoes with friends, and participating in the Missouri Lottery. He was always willing to help his friends and family.

He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.