Richard A. Bauserman, age 96, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born on November 13, 1929 to Jessie and Vera (Hupp) Bauserman in Zanesville, Ohio. Richard proudly served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1950. On December 24, 1948 he married Betty J. Harmon who preceded him in death on January 17, 2015. They were happily married for 66 years.

Richard worked as a typesetter for The Crescent News for many years until his retirement in 1991. He then enjoyed driving a school bus for Northeastern Local Schools. He was a huge fan of auto racing, and he enjoyed playing horseshoes and camping. He loved spending the winter months in Frostproof, Florida, and summer months as VIP's at Harrison Lake State Park with his family. Richard will be sadly missed by his family and many great friends.

Richard is survived by his daughter, Jean (Chuck) East of Defiance, grandchildren Joe (Brandee) Murcko of Napoleon, OH and Jessie (SaVanna) Murcko of Ft. Wayne, IN, his step-granddaughters, Rachel (Matthew) Domanowski of Colorado Springs, CO and Tracy (Johnathan) Jordan of Van Wert, OH, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. He also leaves behind his brothers, Larry (Georgia Lee) Bauserman, Russell Bauserman, Terry (Kay) Bauserman, and Phil (Vickie) Bauserman, all of Zanesville, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Bauserman, one great-grandson, and three sisters.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel (1753 S. Clinton Street) in Defiance. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 10th at 11:00 AM at the funeral home, with one hour of additional visitation before the service. Richard will be laid to rest in Riverview Memory Gardens with military honors conducted by VFW #3360.

Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.