RICHARD DANGEL

Rick was a special friend to me in high school (Lincoln Park) and college (Michigan State). He last time I saw Rick was at our 50 year class reunion and I will new forget our last conversation. It was as special as the person he was. I miss you Rick, Art

Dr. D played a huge role in making me the woman that I am today. As a childhood resident of Lena Pope Home, I spent many years talking with him, listening to him, and learning skills to better my life. He also taught me that no matter what I have been through in my childhood or even what I will experience in the future, to never give up. I miss you Dr. D and RIP

Dr. D, Continue to hold you and your daughter in thought and heart. Remain grateful for time shared and all that was learned. The planet so needs you, your passion and skill set right now. You are remembered and missed.

I had the honor of working with Dr. Dangel for many years at Lena Pope Home, several of those years as his secretary. He was a wonderful man who continued to send me birthday cards for many years after he left Lena Pope Home. I was so sad to hear of this -- God rest his amazing and compassionate soul.

I met Rick in SW school at the University of Michigan in 1971. We were good friends throughout our master's degree program there. Then, he took a position in CA and while visiting him there, I found a position that launched my career. I next met up with Rick and Bonnie at the University of Kansas where he was completing a doctorate in Human Development. He finished his degree a year or two before I did and I began to lose contact with him (and Bonnie). I reached out to him about 10-15...

A few nights ago, for some reason, I woke up in the middle of the night and found myself doing a google search for Dr. D. A short while before that, I tried to reach him at Praesidium and learned he had retired or something of the sort. Seemed quite odd to me, couldn't imagine him fully removing himself from his work. His energy and stamina resulting in him traveling to do his work across the country and elsewhere, I know I was regularly in awe of how he kept his schedule up. So, in my...

Rick and I began a friendship during our junior high school days in Lincoln Park , Mi. We shared this friendship lives throughout the years. His engaging personality ,wit and humor will always be remembered. All my condolences to his family and friends,

A very dear nephew to a dear friend Dawn Hartye, Rickie was always there for Dawn and Fred. A very kind man with a loving heart, he devoted himself helping others. Rest in peace Rickie, I am sure you and Dawnie are having martini's together in heaven. That is the last I remember of you two, sitting together in Dawn's backyard, she a week away from departing this word, each of you with a drink in hand. Thank you for all you did for the troubled youth of these times and especially for my dear...

God bless your soul and your family, sir. I was privileged to have Dr. Dangel as a professor and mentor at UTA while working towards my MSSW degree. His passing leaves an unfillable void for many. We are better humans for knowing him.
Mike Hoskins
Student, class of 1989