Richard Stanley Savage, 80, of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, passed away December 8, 2018. He was born in Blue Mound, IL to William and Jessie (Anthony) Savage.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene; children, Ronnie Culp, Jerry Culp, Stana Mead, Christy Harrison and Eric Goedert; numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and siblings, Billy Savage, Donna McCord, and Janice Meyers.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and two siblings, Emery Savage and Anna Mae Bingham.

Richard owned several service stations following his enlistment in the Army during the Korean War. He also worked for Teters Floral in Bolivar, Mo for ten years. He was a life-long hunter, trapper, and fisherman, and loved to work in his garden. As he never knew a stranger, he was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Services will be held by the family at a later date. Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.