Photo courtesy of Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc.-Janowiak Chapel - Ypsilan
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Aug 7, 1937 – Oct 22, 2014
Died October 22, 2014 at Heartland Health Care Center in Ann Arbor. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, and is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara; daughter, Kimberly (John) Frieders and son, Scott (Cheryl) Fairfield. Also surviving are four grandsons: John and William Frieders, Matthew and...
Read MoreDear Barbara I am saddened about Rich´s passing. He was a wonderful and kind teacher who became my role model for my 33 years of teaching art. When I joined his group in Florence , Italy in 1974 he made the experience fun and meaningful. He was special. May he Rest In Peace.
Diane Salancy
November 16, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss. Professor Fairfield was always so kind. I graduated in 84. I went back in the 90´s to visit the school. He kindly gave me a tour. I took a painting class from him...he was a great teacher
MARY WHITNEY (Christensen)
October 17, 2021
Professor Fairfield taught me so much about life and art. He was truly a kind and giving person. He taught us so much about the possibilities that the world presents. My deepest condolences.
Lee Isles
December 03, 2014 | Oakland, CA
Professor Fairfield was the most amazing person and teacher, I had a life changing trip with him in Paris in 98' I will never forget him, I am sorry for your loss, for the world's loss!
james frye
December 01, 2014 | Ypsilanti, MI
I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated back in 84...he was a very nice man....
November 08, 2014
Dear Barb,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Richard. He was not only an exceptional teacher, but a dear friend and will remain our mentor forever, always with a smile and a full bowl of candy. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Terri and Kim Bauer
November 01, 2014 | El Paso, TX
Dear Barb,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I am so very sorry to hear of Richards passing. I graduated 15 years ago and was very fond and challenged by your Richard. He was a great teacher full of knowledge and talent. Thank you for sharing him with us students.
Le'Ana Asher class of 1999
Le'Ana Banks
October 29, 2014 | Deerfield, IL
It's been many years since he was my professor and I only regret I never got a chance to go to Europe. What a marvelous man and talented artist. May he rest in peace. My sympathy to his loved ones. Aloha
Renee Rounsifer
October 28, 2014 | Lahaina, HI
I'm so sorry for your loss. Professor Fairfield was one of my favorites during my time at Eastern. He was a wonderful man.
Susan Gilchrist
October 28, 2014 | Brighton, MI