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Richard L. Ropiequet

Richard Ropiequet Obituary

Ropiequet, Richard L. 90 May 08, 1920 April 25, 2011 Richard passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Spanning over 65 years, his brilliant career included titles such as chemical engineer, wartime radar instructor, electronics engineer and executive VP at Tektronix, plastics entrepreneur and theoretical physicist. He was a kind and loving husband and father; a gifted pianist, humorist, poet, gardener and scientist. His life's work culminated in a treatise on the elemental nature of the universe (www.infiniteparticlephysics.com). Preceded in death by his devoted wife, Mary, Richard is survived by his sister; children; stepchildren; their spouses; and numerous step-grand-children. A private memorial will be held at the family farm in Urbana, Ill. He will rest at Finley-Sunset Hills Cemetery in Portland.

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Published by The Oregonian on May 14, 2011.

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Douglas Preston

March 28, 2012

Dick and I spent many hours discussing Infinite Particle Physics. His insights are compelling and truly innovative. If true, they are a gentle reminder that we are all connected, always and in all-ways. I'm glad to still be sharing space-time with him, even though his wave function has migrated elsewhere.

Ann & Ron Rose

May 14, 2011

Have thought about Mary and Dick so many times since they moved from Estacada. We have missed them both.
Prayers for the family.

Tracy Rose

May 14, 2011

I knew Dick and Mary as long time patients of my fathers practice ( Dr. Ron Rose)in Estacada. Always a hoot to talk to. I always learned something on their every visit. I feel privelaged to have had the oppurtunity to know them both.
My prayerful thoughts to the family.
Regards

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