Richard Charles Pepper was born on 21 January 1929. He was the last of seven born to Sidney Norris and Winnifred Nellie Pepper, and one of three brothers who were Old Edwardians, the others being Tom and Bob Pepper. He was the uncle of Nigel Pepper, also an Old Boy.
He was an accomplished sportsman enjoying cricket hockey and football – the latter at Brocton FC. Following his time at King Edwards he was articled at Wright and Westhead Accountants. Upon qualification as an accountant he joined Henry  Venables where he became the Company Secretary and Accountant. His career at Venables spanned three decades.
He served his National Service in Egypt and upon his return to Stafford married Pat Wilton , a former High School girl and sister of Dick Wilton. He was a long serving and active Rotarian who gained a local reputation for his talks on history, a dry sense of humour and persuasive manner.
Pat died on 17 July 2008 by which time Richard was suffering from Lewy Body Dementia. After a short time at home he moved to a care home where he died on 1st September 2009. He left two children John and Sarah, and grandchildren, who live locally. At his funeral on 8th September 2009 at Stafford Crematorium a number of tributes were led by fellow Old Ed John Wood.