Richard William Saley, 84, passed away on November 8^th, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was born on July 1^st, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Richard Garnett Saley and Bertha Jane Douglas.

Richard W. Saley is survived by his: sons, David William Saley and Daniel Stephen Saley; sister Susan Barker (born – Saley); grandchildren, Logan Danielle Saley, Sabrina Cate Saley, Addison Jennifer Saley, Raider Rolf  Saley, and Maverick Jacqueline Saley, and numerous family members and friends.

When his nation called, he answered by joining the U.S. Army. He earned a Bachelor’s from the University of Utah in Military Science. He faced combat serving two tours in Vietnam. Richard achieved the rank of Major in the U.S. Army and served the country until his retirement. He had a passion for exercise, fitness, and loved to hike every mountain he could find.