Richard Dee Busse, 79 of Mayfield died Thursday at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.
Mr. Busse was a retired accountant and also a US air force veteran of the Korea Era.
Surviving are his sister, Pamela Barker of Frankfort, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Dean Busse; his parents, Asa Stedman Busse and Marie Busse; and one sister Sherry Tompson.
Cremation will be performed by the Cremation Society of Paducah.
No services are scheduled.
Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.