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Danny Rich Obituary
November 1, 1948 - September 29, 2024
Danny Lee Rich passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born in Long Beach California November 1,1948.
Danny earned his BS from NAU in marketing. He proudly served in the USCG Reserves for six years. His professional life was marked by an entrepreneurial spirit, most notably as the beloved owner of Alpine Pizza from 1975 to 2023. He was also a partner in Rich Bros Interiors, High Country Spas, and Alpine Spaghetti Station, where his knack for business and community engagement shone brightly.
An avid outdoorsman, Danny cherished his time skiing, surfing, bike riding, you name it he did it. He had a passion for running rivers making numerous memorable trips down the Colorado, Middle Fork of the Salmon, and the Salt River.
Danny is survived by his son Max Rich, sisters Joan Logan, Mary Richardson, and brother John Rich. He was preceded in death by his brothers Wendell and Chris Rich.
Danny's legacy of adventure and his entrepreneurial spirit will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. He had a big personality along with a big heart. He will be greatly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Frank Nockels
March 20, 2025
I worked at Alpine Pizza during my college years and became the manager when I got my degree. He was a cross between Don Juan and the Tasmanian Devil. I met some standouts at Alpine, Bill Wagar and Will Person come to mind. One night at Alpine, one of the waitresses got in a car and left in the middle of her shift-never saw her again. Danny used to come in the restaurant and play Foosball with me. I never won a single game. I too will never forget him or his brother.
DeanA Arguello
November 24, 2024
Many memories w/ Danny and John. Thx for all. DeanA
Yvonne larsen
November 21, 2024
Aww DR! It can´t B..:( thanks for all good alpine pizza and beer! My condolences
Steve York
October 27, 2024
Danny was a great guy. At Hoover JH we shared lockers. In high school we were in different fraternities and remained friends throughout high school. Occasionally partying together on weekends. I haven´t seen Danny in a number of years but I will always remember him. RIP
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Tom Thornley
October 23, 2024
Danny will be missed. I have thought of him many times over the years. Photos from spring 1970.
Mike Wirthlin
October 23, 2024
I met Danny in the 6th grade and went through jr high at Hoover and Lakewood High!
Danny was always the life of the party, a great athlete and quite the Ladies Man!
He will be missed by many but never forgotten R.I.P Danny
Rick Skillman
October 22, 2024
Danny was one of the good ones. We were good friends in school and touched base over the many years since. Janelle Bastion and myself, Rick Skillman offer our blessings to his family.
Robert Woods
October 20, 2024
God bless you and your family, Danny.
Like Mark said, " One or the Coolist"! Ever!!!
God Bless, Bob Woods
Susan Hawkins Waller
October 19, 2024
Rest in peace, my friend. You will be missed
S
Kelly
October 17, 2024
One of the coolest guys I ever met.
Doug Bonate
October 15, 2024
I met Danny when I first moved to Flagstaff in 2015. I thought about all the energy he had he would live forever.
He will be missed
Mark Harvey
October 15, 2024
I basically grew up with Danny, we were best friends throughout Jr. High, High School, NAU, and far beyond. He was best man at my wedding. We played many sports tougher, from surfing, skiing, cycling, hiking, slow pitch softball, river runs, and the track team. My life would not be the same without him in it! We have had many, many adventures and many wild times. I will miss you forever my brother!!
Craig
October 11, 2024
D.R. I first met Danny in 1976 . I had just moved to Flagstaff to attend NAU. My girlfriend got a job at Spaghetti Station and Danny was , let´s say,courting her. He called the house late at night and I answered. Told him I would be right down to the restaurant and drive my car through the front window. Afterwords we met snow skiing and we soon became ski buddies. The guy could ski better than anyone I had ever seen. I loved him most on river trips as his generosity and humble side and respect for the river shone through. His countless business enterprises were only matched by his adventures. Lots of wild n crazy times driving the Baja peninsula and chasing waves around the ocean. A spirit and personality that you could never forget. See you when the next wave breaks. Take it easy on all the gang in Heaven. C. Downs
Jeff Hall
October 9, 2024
Will always cherish the times we spent together, playing slow pitch softball, working with him on Black Springs Ranch and traveling down the Colorado River on many river trips. Your spirit will be missed. RIP my friend .
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