Richard Gayle Bohler peacefully went to his Heavenly home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 79 years.  He was born on November 13, 1946, in Jasper, Texas to parents, Jesse Bohler and Jessie Rawls Bohler.

Richard received his education in Liberty, Texas, and married his wife of almost 60 years, Ginger Ussery, on May 19, 1966. He owned and operated Bohler Fishing & Rental Tools for 24 years before his retirement. Richard was a member of the First Baptist Church in New Baden, Texas and a resident of Franklin for the past 26 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Jessie Bohler and his son, Roy Keith Bohler.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Ginger Bohler of Franklin; sons, Rickey Bohler and wife Michellle and Dickey Bohler and wife Robbin all of Franklin; sister, Glenda Bohler of College Station; brothers, Frank Bohler of Arizona, Larry Bohler of Hilltop Lakes and Terry Bohler of College Station.  He is also survived by his 8 beautiful grandchildren: Jessica Bohler, Jennifer Gongora, Victoria Bohler, Robyn Bohler and Samantha Bohler, Ty Bohler, Emberly Catalina and Devyn Dickerson and 21 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather as well as a brother. Richard's work ethic defined him as a workaholic and lived for his family, always prioritizing to work hard to provide.  His presence here will be terribly missed but his family finds comfort in knowing that his work here has been completed and he is now resting with his Heavenly Father.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Franklin.  Freddy Burden will officiate.