Richard Donner

Thanks Coach. It was an honor to be part of your 1963 swim team at SCHS. Larry Glass

I am very late to thos news. Coach Donner made an enormous difference in my life. I regret not maintaining contact. Condolances to the family and all others who knew his kindness.

What a wonderful coach, and what a wonderful friend he became at a time when I needed it so much. He prepared me for the future, and at now 72 years of age, I reflect on Rich Donner with great gratitude for his leadership and friendship. God bless Rich Donner and his family.

My sympathies go out to all the family. I played water polo and swimming 1967. He was a great coach.

My love for swimming was born at San Carlos high 1962,
Introduction to freshman swimming team and my thoughts
We’re this guy is serious,intense....fair,demanding and funny.
Rich became a friend over the years including rinconada in Palo Alto. Shared swimming lanes. Joke smiles and sincere
Kindness.....I still swim masters. And when things get tough
I think of Richhis encougment...teaching the correct way
his enthusiasm has made me appreciate water in all its...

My heart is sunken. I could write all day and describe what an exemplary man Richard was. Rich was a proud man who impacted thousands of lives through many decades. He always encouraged others with his wisdom and big heart. I knew Rich for 41 years and we kept in touch through email. He loved talking about his family, sports, and just about anything. He and I both came from San Francisco and were both graduates of San Jose State University. We were/are also both Jewish. Rich was a husband, a...

A good mensch.
Well done, Rich.
(from) DaveR, Sequoia classmate

Rich was one of a kind. I miss his welcoming smile, his quick wit, pool talk, and our very competitive Words With Friends games. ❤

Dearest Kathy, Janet and Emilie, Although I didn't have the honor of getting to know Rich very much during his visits to Shady Cove, I knew in my heart that he was a gifted and talented man by the way he sincerely connected with everyone in the room. I know he is greatly missed, but left a stunning and exceptional legacy of excellence that will always inspire us. I will remember the twinkle in his eyes when he said something funny, which was often. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God...