Richard was born on October 18, 1954 in El Paso, Tx to Dr. Harry and Charlotte Schauffler. He received his degree in Wildlife and Fisheries from Texas A&M University in College Station in 1977. Even though he did not practice Wildlife and Fisheries he did put it to good use when the oilfield took a turn and he had to change careers. He was an Environmental Specialist.

Richard passed away on December 09, 2020 as a result of the Covid virus.

Richard is survived by his three children, Cori Leah Schauffler, Lauren Cali Aegerter and Kyle Ian Schauffler