Richard Lee Mersereau, age 55, of Crossville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born May 25, 1968, in Stafford, CT. Over the years he was growing up he lived with his family in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Kansas, California, and for the last twelve years in Crossville. He was a graduate of Mission Bay High School in San Diego, CA, and of National University. He worked as an elementary school teacher for the Los Angeles school district.

Richard was preceded in death by his grandparents: Russell and Joyce Mersereau; mother: Linda Mersereau; and sister: Tracy Mersereau.

He is survived by his father: James; and brothers: Thomas and Adam.

Richard was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church in Crossville. A memorial service will be held for him at Oak Hill Baptist Church in early January. Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations in Richard’s honor to the Oak Hill Baptist Church benevolence fund. This is a special fund maintained by the church to provide humanitarian relief to people in need, and it was a cause that was important to Richard.