Richard Sturgeon

I extend my condolences to Dick's family on his passing. Dick was a good neighbor in many way that count. When we would be gone for a week or so, he would make sure our garbage cans were carefully put out and returned. One snowy night, he knocked on our door about 10:30 pm to tell us someone was removing the Christmas lights from our tree. He had stopped his car as he approached our tree and they ran. Those neighborly acts of kindness were a routine part of Dick's approach to life. Dick has...

My deepest sympathies go out to the Sturgeon family. 'Mr. Sturgeon' was my principal during the entire six years I was a student at Thomas Paine Elementary during the '60's and '70's. Looking back, I appreciate the rare collaboration of outstanding teachers and parental involvement that he was able to foster under his leadership. I will always fondly reflect on my time at Thomas Paine. Thank you, Mr. Sturgeon, for your gentle but firm investment in my life!

So sorry to see his passing, he was principal at Thomas Paine Elementary in Yrbana for yrs I worked under his supervision as an office and lunchroom aide. R I P