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Richard Eppink Obituary
May 7, 1931 - September 18, 2025
Dr. Richard T. Eppink, our humble dad, died this past Thursday, September 18, 2025, in his 94th year. He lived a full life yet left us much too soon. Professor Emeritus of the University of Virginia, Department of Civil Engineering, he wanted only a brief obituary that says little more, concluding his final wishes with this epigram: "A modest man never talks of himself." Though we struggle not to say much more about his love, wisdom, and life-long service to his community, we honor his wishes with brevity. His two children, Ritchie and Anna Eppink, survive him; along with his former spouse, Leticia Ritchie Eppink; his sister-in-law, Marge Eppink; his nephew, Jim Eppink and his wife; and his niece, Diane Quintero, her husband, and their children. Donations may be made to two of the organizations to which he devoted much of his life: the Civil Engineering Fund at the University of Virginia and Partner for Mental Health, in Charlottesville, Va. No flowers! Condolences: P.O Box 453, Boise, Idaho 83701
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Anne Kinnier Driscoll
October 27, 2025
My father Henry Kinnier enjoyed so much being Dick´s colleague and friend. I remember hearing many stories about Dick´s family and my father´s professional collaboration with Dick. Sending deepest sympathy to the family and appreciation for a life well-lived.
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Kathleen Quinn
October 23, 2025
I had the pleasure of volunteering with Dick doing taxes . Lovely and kind man. Sorry for your loss.
Jayne Elser
September 29, 2025
Loved his commitment to mental health issues. From one conversation with him he influenced my outlook on mental health.
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