Gale Dean Richey, 58, of Strafford, MO, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was born April 18, 1964, to Wilson and Evelyn Richey in Walnut Ridge, AR.

Gale was married for 30 years to his loving wife Pam (Hicks) Richey. They shared a unique and supportive love and you rarely found one without the other. Often described as quiet and soft spoken, he was a man of few words. He was an incredible piano player and will be greatly missed by his family and friends and those that new him in the music industry.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Pam Richey; his son, Brian Kentmoore; his parents, Wilson and Evelyn; and his sister, Jamie Loree Tennision.

He is survived by his children, Tiffany Tipton, Christie Ring and Aaron Richey; his grandchildren, Sierra LaDuke, Abbi Gale Slavens, Wyatt Ring, Adeline Ring, Bryan Easton, Eli Tuff, and Emitt Wylde; two great grandchildren, Liam and Jasper; his siblings, Jerry Richey and wife Pam, Cloyce Richey and wife Imogene, Tim Richey and wife Maxine, Randall Richey and wife Jan, and Danny Richey and wife Tammy; and many, many, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.