Richard LeRoy Scofield, age 81, of Junction City passed away Wednesday. He was born in Pine County, Minnesota to Allen Emerson and Amaretta (Flowers) Scofield.

Richard served in Guam and the Phillipines during World War II. He attended the University of Minnesota. He later transferred to North Western College in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated in 1951.

Richard married Joan Trout in Minnesota. Together, they raised six children.

Richard worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office, eventually retiring in Sweet Home. He loved his garden of roses, fishing, traveling the globe, and interacting with people.

Richard is survived by his children, Keith Richard Scofield of Sweet Home, Kenneth Allan Scofield of Independance, David Jonathan Scofield of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Meredith Elaine Allyn of Junction City, Douglas Adair Scofield of Bandon, and Stuart Arthur Scofield of Battle Ground, Washington; sisters, Ruth Truckenbrod and Ione Erickson in Minnesota; 24 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers: Bert, Donald, and Lee.

At this time, no services have been planned.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.