Richard L. Matsler “Bang Gunleigh”, 73, of Arlington, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017. Richard was native to Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1962 and received a BA from The University of Texas at Arlington. Richard worked at and retired from TTI, Inc. after 30 years of service. Richard also established and operated Bang Gunleigh’s Emporium with the assistance of his wife, Tami Matsler.
Richard was a member and Elder of First Christian Church Arlington for 50 years. He was a past President of Arlington Sportsman’s Club, member of NRA, TSRA, Swing Time Center, and a former board member of the North Texas Alzheimer’s Association. Richard was an avid hunter, fisherman, and rancher. He continued to maintain a ranch that is part of the David Matsler homestead settled in 1854. His hobbies included garden railroaders, playing the acoustic and steel guitar, designing and building an array of projects, as well as staying up to date with the latest and greatest in technology.
He is survived by wife Tami Matsler, daughter Catherine and husband Ron Medaris of Fort Worth, TX, son William and wife Jessica Matsler of Arlington Texas, step-daughter Melissa and husband Jimmy Stokes of San Antonio TX, step-son Jimmy and wife Andrea Vollmer of Honolulu HI, grandchildren: Augustine, Mackenzie, Thomas, Nicolas, Emily, Josh, and JR. He was predeceased by first wife Kaye Matsler, parents Horace and Oretha Matsler.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday November 4, 2017 at 1:00pm at First Christian Church of Arlington, 910 S. Collins Street, Arlington, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to First Christian Church of Arlington.
Arrangements under the direction of Moore Funeral Home, Arlington, TX.
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