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Richard Metcalfe

San Rafael, California

1936 - 2021

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Richard P. MetcalfeJanuary 4, 1936 – June 25, 2021Richard died suddenly and peacefully in his sleep on June 25 at his home in San Rafael after a short illness. His big, beautiful heart finally gave out after 85 years. He was a kind and gentle soul who leaves behind a grieving wife and family, and...

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It had been at least 60 years since I last saw Uncle Rich, but I´ve seen several nice posts by the family on social media over the past few years. As a little kid, I remember Rich as a very smiley and friendly uncle, and I extend my very sincere condolences to all the family who had been with him all these decades.

Ryan, I'm sorry for your loss. Hope you're handling this as well as can be expected.

My sincerest condolences to Susan and the family. A vigorous man with a nice spirit. I shall always fondly remember the story from Susan about the famed burger that was named after him in City Club.

I'm writing this on a Sunday night, which traditionally for the last 15 years, at least 3 out of every 4 weeks I had dinner with my father. It was usually a quick dinner, never fancy, and sometimes just an excuse for him to ask questions about his technology or to talk about a film or tv show he liked. He made it to 85, after constantly saying he didn't have five more years left... for the last 35 years. My last dinner was 5 days earlier, where I commented how it was the best he had...

I'll always remember fishing with Pops. If it wasn't fishing we were probably talking about baseball. I'll miss Pops and these simple pleasures with him.

I just read the obituary in the IJ. Susan, your husband looked and sounded like a very nice guy. My condolences to you, your family and Lola.

My condolences to Susan and Richard's family. He was truly a good man, well-respected and regarded in our industry. RIP

So sorry to hear about Dick. He was such a. Ice man. Susan, you made his life better.