Richard E. Such

1977 - 2018

Richard E. Such

Salem - Richard E. Such, age 41, passed away November 26, 2018. He was born August 29, 1977 in Salem, Oregon to Steve and Karen Such. He is survived by his wife Katie, daughter Cassidy, parents Steve and Karen Such, of Salem and brother Darin and wife Becky Such of Washougal, Washington.

Rich attended Hayesville Elementary School, Waldo Middle School and McKay High School. He attended the University of Oregon where he received his Bachelors Degree in Music. He attended Western Michigan University where he received his Masters Degree in Music Performance.

When Rich was in 5th grade, he got his first saxophone and began playing in the band. When he was in middle school he began taking private saxophone lessons with Randy Kim, and the rest is history.

He joined the Argonaughts Marching Band when he was in middle school, and played with them 4 years. During his high school years he received almost every music performance award available.

While attending the University of Oregon he was in the Green Garter Band and was the director of GGB as a senior. While at Western Michigan University, there was a Big Ten Jazz Festival at Notre Dame University. Richard received the award as Most Outstanding Musician. Rich loved music, and it just seemed like a natural part of his being.

Rich was currently the band director at Crossler Middle School in Salem. He taught in many schools in the Salem/Keizer School district.

Rich was loved by many and will be missed forever. His celebration of life will be at Salem Alliance Church, December 16, at 2:00 p.m. Assisting the family is Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors.