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 Richard L. Dunbar
Owner, Funeral Director
Funeral Director Richard L. Dunbar is the owner and President of the
funeral home firm. Rick grew up in Springfield along with his three
brothers: Mark, David, and Bruce, and his parents, Steve Dunbar,
a well-known area photographer, and Marge Dunbar, former manager
of the Springfield City Schools Credit Union. A 1972 graduate of
Springfield South High School, Rick competed in Track and Field,
and set countywide records in track that remained unbroken for more
than two decades. While attending Wright State University, Rick began
working part-time at Austin Richards Memorial Home. He then won a
scholarship to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, where
he was a starter on the college basketball team. Rick also excelled
academically, and graduated with honors in 1977. He returned to Springfield,
and continued his career in funeral service with Austin Richards.
After Mr. Richards’ death in 1978, funeral director Fred Raff
assumed ownership of the firm, renaming it Austin Richards & Raff
Memorial Home. In 1980, Rick was named partner in the firm. Shortly
thereafter, Austin Richards & Raff Memorial Home merged with
the Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home in New Carlisle, owned by Ted Chapman.
In 1989, Fred Raff and Ted Chapman retired, and Rick was named President
of the funeral home firm.
Rick has been married since 1977 to Anne Guyton Dunbar, who also works
in the firm. Although they have no children of their own, the Dunbar’s
are blessed to be very close with all members of their families,
especially their 13 nieces and nephews, and their beloved dog, Sophia – all
of whom bring great joy to their lives.
The Dunbar’s attend Christ Episcopal Church. Rick serves on
the Board of Directors for the Springfield Kiwanis Club, and is a
member of GODA Club, St. Andrews Lodge #619 F & AM, Springfield
Museum of Art, Springfield Country Club, Springfield Chamber of Commerce,
and is past vice-president of the National Road Corvette Club. He
is also a member of the Ohio Funeral Director’s Association,
the National Funeral Director’s Association, Miami Valley Funeral
Professionals, and is a member by invitation of the honorary organization,
Selected Independent Funeral Homes, where he has served on the Ethics
Committee. Membership in Selected Independent Funeral Homes is the
highest honor that can be bestowed upon anyone serving in the funeral
profession.
When he has any spare time, Rick enjoys playing golf, boating, water
skiing, bowling, NASCAR, hiking, swimming, working in his yard, and
studying American Military History.
Rick’s expertise covers every aspect of funeral service, and
he derives great satisfaction from assisting families during one
of the most difficult times in their lives.
“Each person is unique, so each funeral should be unique,
as well. We help each family personalize their loved one’s
funeral service, so that it will be a memorable, meaningful,
and comforting experience for the family and friends of the deceased.
Due to our commitment to excellence, Richards, Raff & Dunbar
Memorial Home and Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home stand out above
all other funeral homes in the area. We offer the best services,
a wide range of choices, and have beautiful and comfortable surroundings
for visitations and funerals. Our staff is well - trained, sensitive,
and dedicated to funeral service. In addition, I try to learn
from every family that we serve, so I can find ways to improve
and fine-tune our service.”
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