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Richard Macauley Obituary

Richard Kenneth Macauley

August 18, 1946

May 3, 2012

Richard Kenneth "Rick" Macauley passed away suddenly on May 3, 2012. Rick was born in Rochester, New York on August 18, 1946 to Lucille and Kenneth Macauley. The family moved to Las Vegas when he was six years old, and always considered it his home. He graduated from Las Vegas High School and the University of Nevada Reno majoring in journalism. While growing up in Las Vegas, Rick enjoyed scuba diving, fencing, martial arts and scouting where he received his Eagle Scout Award.

After a year long nationwide trip in his milk truck he joined the Army, became a decorated helicopter pilot, and served in the 3rd of the 17th Air Cavalry. As a result of his service, he wrote the book "Charley Horse: America's 'Day by Day' Air Cavalry, Vietnam War Correspondences".

After his military service Rick returned to Las Vegas where he married Bonnie Ann Davis and adopted their wonderful son Skyler. At this time he was instrumental in funding the Ronald McDonald House, was an active member of the Las Vegas JCs, and started the Nifty Nickel newspaper. At this time he worked as a photographer/reporter for the Las Vegas Sun.

Rick moved to Reno to pursue his life as an author and a teacher of grantsmanship. There he met his companion Mary Mingo. Rick was active in the Reno Air Race Foundation, the local Boy Scouts, EAA, and the Aviation and Aeronautics Advancement Alliance.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, David and Connie Macauley, son and daughter-in-law, Skyler and Angela Macauley, all of Las Vegas and his companion, Mary Mingo of Reno.

Close friends of Rick are invited to an open house Sunday, May 6 from 12 until 4 at 3520 San Mateo, Reno for a celebration of his life. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reno Air Race Foundation or to the local Boy Scouts of America area council.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on May 5, 2012.
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Can't believe it's been 10 years since his passing. He is deeply missed by me. I knew him since childhood in Rochester NY where we were like brothers, Still miss you Cuz!!

glenn osman

April 29, 2022

Gone so many years and still thought of and dearly missed. As cousins we will always be more like brothers growing up together although miles away. Miss you!

glenn osman

April 29, 2021

Rick and I were very close cousins growing up in Rochester ny together. when he and the family moved to las vegas we stayed in touched by phone and visited him and his family every 2 years. He will always been remembered and truly missed!!

glenn osman

Family

April 29, 2020

Rick was my good friend and fraternity brother. He is very missed and remembered often.

Arnie Hansmann

Friend

May 3, 2019

A very special cousin since Rochester days growing up and many visits to Vegas over the years. He is missed deeply. Hope you are in a very happy place Rick!!

glenn osman

Family

May 1, 2019

Mary and all of Rick's family, I met and spent time with Rick several times through my brother Arnie Hansmann. Rick had a zest for life that is rare especially given his health issues through the years. His ideas and writings will live on. Always seeking to contribute and that he did on many levels, he will be sorely missed. Anne Shelby

May 12, 2012

"Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and the family from his cousins in Connecticut. He will be missed!"
-Glenn and Sharon Osman (Shelton, CT)

May 6, 2012

My condolences to Rick's family and friends. What a great guy he was. Funny, talented in so many ways, and brave beyond words! He was a war hero, and saved many, many lives because he had the talent and courage to land in and out of areas that were considered to dangerous to dare. His moniker became "Cherry" because he and his choppers seemed to be bullet proof! His upbringing in life following his brother to become a Eagle Scout, taught him that challenges in life should be met head on, not ran from. Rick loved his son Skylar deeply, adored and respected his brother Dave, beyond words, and cherished his loving relationship with Mary as a true blessing in his life. God bless him and keep him dear.

Jackie May

May 5, 2012

Dear Mary Skyler and family

My sincere sympathy goes out to all

From Connie's Mom

Betty Howell

May 5, 2012

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