Richard James Crispell Richard was born on August 11, 1942 in Endicott, New York to James and Margaret Crispell. He has two younger brothers, Don and Paul.

After attending college he made his home in St; Louis county where he taught school for 33 years.

Richard has two daughters, Kim McKiel of St. Louis county and Sherry McKinney of Madison, AL. He and his wife, Donna, retired to Kirksville in 2010.

Richard went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held at the Kirksville Church of Christ Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. with one hour of visitation before the service.

Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.