Richard Bruce Cochran Jr.

Richard (Dick) B. Cochran Jr., age 76, of Bel Air, MD passed away on November 18, 2018 at his home after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Richard Bruce Sr. and Margaret Ann (Fairman) Cochran. Dick grew up in Hinsdale, IL. He received a bachelor's degree in Economics and History from the University of Wisconsin in 1964. He started a 39 year career with Bethlehem Steel Corporation. His sales career took him from New York to Bethlehem, Pa and Sparrows Point MD specializing in railroad products and plate sales. He was Assistant Manager of Railroad Products in Bethlehem and later became Assistant Manager of Plate Products. He moved to Maryland as the Manager of Plate Product Marketing. After retiring from Bethlehem Steel, he became the Executive Director of the Unites States Maglev Corporation (2003-2005) and completed his work career as a sales consultant for Baltimore Steel Products.

Dick's favorite place was Plum Lake in Wisconsin where he spent many summers with family and friends. Dick was also a kidney transplant recipient from his close friend Jeff Springer which extended his life for over 8 years.

Mr. Cochran Jr. is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betsy; son, Tommy Cochran of Pittsburgh, PA and his wife, Courtney; daughter, Christy Cochran Sheehan of North Palm Beach, FL and her husband, Dan; two granddaughters, Olivia Cochran of Pittsburgh, PA and Kate Sheehan of North Palm Beach, FL; two grandsons, Danny and Jack Sheehan of North Palm Beach, FL; two brothers, Bill (Holly) Cochran of Seattle, WA and Mike (Helen) Cochran of Punta Gorda, FL; and sister, Ann (Jim) Willer of Des Moines, IA.

Visitation Services will be held on Friday January 4th, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church., Bel Air, MD. The Memorial Service will also be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:30am with the Reverend Canon Dr. Mark Gatza, officiating.
Contributions may be made to: Johns Hopkins Kidney Transplant Program/600 N. Wolfe St. Osler #625/Baltimore, MD 21287 (In Memory of Richard Cochran Jr.)