Richard E. Freeman 83, of rural Columbus, died 4:55 a.m. Thursday March 30, 2023, at the Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born May 28, 1939 in Oswego, Richard was the son of Orville Ray and Lola Luella (Allen) Freeman. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother Ray Allen Freeman. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of West …