Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 10, 1944 – May 19, 2024
Dr. Richard Spano, PhD, LCSW, age 79, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 while leading a study abroad trip in Italy for students of the University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare.Rick was born on August 10, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Pearl and George Spano. He married...
Read MorePenny, my condolence to you and your family. It´s been many years since we lived in Lawrence (1978). I´ve thought of you many times as I thought you were a very interesting person I was a friend of Peggy´s. I am so sorry to read about Rick. Betty Braddock
Betty Braddock
January 15, 2026 | Other
WOW! I was Rick´s classmate at SJU. I be remember a very friendly & gentle wrestler whom I admired for his talent ms and calmness! I also liked to watch his wrestling prowess! Deacon Bill Frankman SJU `66
Deacon Bill Frankman
June 06, 2024 | School
My condolences to Jake and the Spano family. I have vivid memories of your father being the best wrestling referee in our youth. I even remember his old red antique dodge truck. It has been some years but, it was always great to see him. God bless the Spano family always!
Johnny Tubbs
June 05, 2024 | Other
My condolences to Rick´s family. Sad to see this news this morning. I met Rick many years ago when the handball players lured me away from racketball! It was always a tight group. Many fun memories.
Bob Derby
June 03, 2024 | Friend
I did not have the honor of knowing Rick long but learned quickly what a great fellow he was. Thoughts go out to Penny and family. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Gene Meyer
June 02, 2024 | Friend
