I JUST LEARNED TODAY OF RICH'S PASSING AND WAS SO SADDENED. RICH WAS A STUDENT IN MY AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM AT SAHS.. HE WAS THE KIND OF STUDENT YOU WISH YOU HAD 25 OF, RESPECTFUL, COURTEOUS, INTERESTED, AND OF COURSE THAT EAR TO EAR GRIN. WHEN HIS EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE SURPASSED MY KNOWLEDGE BASE, HE WAS ONE OF MY "GOTO" GUYS I WENT TO FOR ADVICE. AND OF COURSE, WE ALWAYS VISITED FOR A WHILE. GOD'S BLESSINGS AND GRACE TO RICH AND THOSE HE LEFT BEHIND.

Message from Virginia (Schwindt) Kinnaman

May 9, 2017 9:49 AM

We are so sorry to hear of Rich's passing.
He was the ring bearer at our wedding - I'm sure he got tired of hearing that when we would see him even though it wasn't very often.
God Bless All of You.
Mike & Virginia

Message from Angela L

May 7, 2017 10:25 PM

I used to work with Rich at Nissen Ford. I always enjoyed my conversations with him. After I left Nissen I lost contact with him. But usually about once a year we would bump into one another and he'd great me with a big smile and a hug. We would catch up and do it alk over again in avout a year. Rich was a great guy and I send out my condolences to his family and friends. Rich your big smile will be missed.

Message from Lacy and Matthew Pomarleau

May 7, 2017 9:21 PM

Our prayers go out to Richs family and friends. You are all in our thoughts along with richs big smile and funny personality.

Message from Shannon Hovelsrud

May 6, 2017 12:40 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with Rich's family and friends. He was a genuine person with the sweetest smile. R.I.P

Message from Perry Martin

May 6, 2017 12:30 PM

I have know Rich since I was young. His sister Laurie was friends with my sister. Rich always smiled and made people happy. I am sorry for your loss. I pray for peace for your family.

Message from Cindy Partridge

May 6, 2017 11:49 AM

So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a kind and very well thought of man. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Message from Alan Groves

May 6, 2017 11:45 AM

My condolences to his family. I concur with my South Albany classmates- he was the kid with the infectious smile. Friendly and sincere guy! It was good to sit near him in class, so that his good behavior and likeability would rub off on some of us, so that teacher might overlook the rest of our spaz-like goofness!

Message from Dawn Marie Lucas

May 6, 2017 11:09 AM

My deepest sympathies and prayers!

Message from Aaron Gibson

May 6, 2017 10:09 AM

My sincere condolences to all of Rich 's family. I always enjoyed the times we got to spend together in our younger years and even though our times together became farther in between through the years it never failed every time we ran into each other it was like we were never apart, there was always that never ending smile and friendly attitude that made it so easy to spend no time at all catching up. You will be missed my friend. Until we meet again!

Message from Dave Phillips

May 6, 2017 10:00 AM

Rich always had that smile and a good thing to say. Any time I ran into him we'd say "We've got to get together and talk about what we've been up to!" I know he's cruising the heavens and watching over his friends and family! He will be missed.

A candle was lit by Colleen Schmidt Winkler on May 6, 2017 9:50 AM

I think back on my memories of Rich, and they include nothing but his kindness, and his friendliness.. I pray both he and his family have peace.

Message from Janet O'Day

May 6, 2017 9:03 AM

Rich and my son Eric Mann were best friends in high school. One summer they went to Montana to work on one of Rich's family's ranch. I can still conjure up the image of them returning,, walking off the plane with their cowboy hats, striding so tall and confidant. Eric drowned in 1987. He and Rich are together again.

Message from MaryAnn Spitz

May 6, 2017 8:26 AM

My deepest sympathies Leesa and Rich's Family. I will forever remember his Great Smile, kind words and big Hugs! You left too soon my Friend...until we meet again...Rest in Peace...much Love ...🙏🏼💖

Message from Phil Zerr

May 6, 2017 8:20 AM

My deepest condolences to Rich's family and friends. Rich and I have known each other since grade school. Like anyone who knew him, I always liked AND respected Rich. Even though we haven't kept in touch, his infectious grin always made me smile when we did run into each other. The world is a poorer place without you, Rich. Rest in peace my friend.

Message from Dave Phillips

May 6, 2017 10:01 AM

Truth

Message from Scott Blakely

May 6, 2017 6:05 AM

My heart goes out to the family and friends of rich, such a great guy in high school, and even a greater loss to us today. He will be missed. As a buker brother we will ride together some day and it will be perfect. RIP brother. Amen.

Message from Silvia Scoch

May 6, 2017 4:36 AM

I just want to say how sorry I am, our deepest sympathy to all of you, love you.

Message from Rita Gardner

May 6, 2017 4:03 AM

Richard and LaRae and family my throughts prayers are with you at passing of Little Rich. Sometimes there are no words other than why but I believed God has a purpose for all of us. Lots of love sent you way

Message from Robert Ramsey

May 6, 2017 12:01 AM

Rich was known by All for his great smile, I'm pretty sure he even smiled while in his sleep! Every time I ran into Him he was full of life and a pleasure to be around, there are very few people as genuine as Rich. My heart goes out to Leesa and his family.

Message from Kelly Antrim

May 5, 2017 11:33 PM

My condolences to all of Rich's family and friends. My heart aches for you all. Rich was ALWAYS the nicest guy, with a SMILE that will be greatly missed!