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Richard Cowen

Chicago, Illinois

1934 - 2015

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Attorney, Republican Secretary/Commissioner of Chicago Election Board, champion of new technologies to serve voters. Died April 19 in California of cancer at age 80. Served 20 yrs. with Chicago Election Board after 15 yrs. as member/chair of State Election Board. Born Nov. 21, 1934 in Chicago to...

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I am Veva's daughter. I think of you often and your decades long friendship with my mom. Thank you for helping her and me when she needed you.

Devoted and dedicated to a life of service to family and friends.

Dick was a law school classmate and dear friend. . . We send our deepest sympathies to Nadia and the children.

Richard was a great friend and attorney to my mother Veva and his loss is a great loss to her. I am sorry to hear of his passing

It was a privilege to assist Commissioner Cowen at the Chicago Board of Elections. We have lost a man with a high intellect, a down-to-earth sense of humor, and a strong work ethic. I will miss his knowledge, his great word-smiting ability, and our discussion on operas. Blessings, Richard. And Sympathy to his dear wife and family.

Mary Anne Mupo

My memories of your sweet father even so many years ago are of the kindest, most understanding and loving man! He was always happy and very funny when I got to see him and I loved that about him! I wish the entire Cowen family peace and love during this difficult time. Missy

Richard had such a sharp wit, it was always a pleasure to be around him and to listen to him speak. He was well loved.

It was a pleasure to read all these wonderful comments from all of Richards co-workers and long time friends. Debbie and I did not work with Richard but enjoyed his company just the same. Richard is the Father or our good friends Scott and Lisa. Years before we met Richard we had the pleasure of growing up with two of his Children. Many of Debbie and my life memories have been with Scott and Lisa. We enjoy every minute with spent with his children and took for granted that their moral and...