Richard Lee Crawford, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022.

Richard was born in Osborne, Kansas on July 11, 1941, a son of the late Isabelle (Mischler) and Elton Clair Crawford.

Richard served in the United States Army for 6 years as a Staff Sergeant, with a tour in Vietnam.

His life work was a concrete finisher and his hobbies were arts, crafts, and woodworking.

Survivors include three brothers, Dewane Crawford, of Salina, Kansas; Lloyd Crawford, (Paula) of Sequim, Washington; Elton Crawford, (Marilyn) of Salina, Kansas; uncle, Elmo Mischler; many nieces and nephews;

He is preceded in death by his sister, Edith Radke and brother, Kenneth Crawford.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Friday, January 14th at Carlson – Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, at the funeral home with Rev. Jon Fillipi officiating.

Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.

Donations may be made to VFW Post 1432 or the Salina Animal Shelter, in care of the funeral home