Richard A. Gourley

Richard A. Gourley, age 66 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.

Richard was born in Morristown, TN, on February 24, 1960, the son of Walter and Jean Gourley. He attended Vanderbilt University as a music major, with the intent to teach. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 14 years, 10 years as active duty and 4 years in the Reserves. Richard worked at Powerweb in Beaver Dam, as a screening agent for TSA in Madison, and for Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, before working at Walmart in Beaver Dam, from where he retired earlier this year. On June 10, 2006, he was united in marriage to his wife, Teresa Castleman, at Lakeview Park in Beaver Dam. Richard loved music and could play a variety of instruments. He also enjoyed watching movies at home.

Richard is survived by his wife, Teresa "Terry" of Beaver Dam; stepsons, Travis (Bob Steele) Copeland of Miami Beach, Tyler Copeland of North Fond du Lac; and Quinn Copeland of LaGrange, KY; grandchildren, Naomi and Kane; sister, Teresa Fullington of TN; in-laws, Amanda (Tim) Konkel of Columbus, Justin (Beth) Castleman of Franklin, and Phil (Kristen) Castleman of Big Flatts, Anna Castleman of Black Earth; and further survived by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father- and mother-in-law, Mel and Ruth Castleman; brother-in-law, Mitch Castleman; and other relatives.

In honoring Richard's wishes, private family services will be held.