STAFFORD – Charles "Chuck" Richard, 88; born Oct. 31, 1937, Seattle, Washington; died Feb. 7, 2026, Rice, Washington. Surviving: spouse, Ruth (Emery); sons, Merlin and Laren; daughters, Lori (Stafford) Gulley and Marilee (Stafford) Kier; brothers, Thomas and John; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.