Richard J. Phipps

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Richard Phipps Obituary

PHIPPS Richard J. Phipps, age 77, of Bexley, died October 8, 2005 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Nationally known artist and Professor of Fine Arts at Capital University for over 32 years where he was Chairman of the Fine Arts Department and Professor Emeritus. Co-Founder of the Central Ohio Watercolor Society. Former instructor at the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts. Active member in various art organizations. Member of St. Christopher Church. U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents Herman and Marguerite Phipps, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Betty and Bob Lund and Ethel Stauch. Survived by wife of 55 years, Velma; daughters, Pamela (Bruce) Aument of Columbus and Becky (John) Flais of Dublin; grandchildren, Geoff Aument, Natalie Aument, Madeline Flais and Joseph Flais; brother-in-law, Lew Stauch. Family will receive friends Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Wednesday 10:30 a.m., Monsignor John K. Cody officiating. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to the Columbus Art Museum, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus OH 43215 or www.columbusmuseum.org

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Phipps

7 Entries

Sven Staes

May 3, 2024

Dear Richard. I didn't know you personally in life But I have one of your paintings which brings me so much joy. Thank you. You are a wonderful artist. I will treasure your work forever. Thank you and a ten thousands blessings.

Merry Pruitt

December 7, 2021

I had Mr. Phipps for my jewelry class at Capital University in the 1970s. He didn't mince words, but he had the skills & knew how to teach them. It is inspiring to see his watercolor of Paris every day at Bexley High School where I sub.

Susan Retten

August 21, 2018

It seems unlikely that this is the same Richard J Phipps who was my teacher at Worthington High School in the late fifties. I'm almost 77 myself, and he must have been 15-20 years older than me, at least. Well, I suppose this RJP might have been his son. In any case, I want to express my respect and affection for our Mr. Phipps: I was yearbook editor and he was the yearbook advisor. We called him "Chief," after the editor of the Daily Planet of Superman fame. Anyway, our Chief was a kind and gentle man with a good sense of humor and a knack for making teenagers feel at ease. The yearbook staff met in my family's basement rec room, and he was often there among us. He was one of the nicest and warmest people I have known in my life, and I remember him fondly. I would love to know if this finds its way to his family, so if anyone would care to reply to my message, I'd be grateful.

Sandy Leukart

October 13, 2005

The art world has lost a truly great artist, friend, and teacher. In going back to school as a young mother, I remember my first classes at Cap with Phipps. He was amazing in design. I learned so much and will never forget his enthusiasm for the arts. I am fortunate that I have several of Dick's paintings to remember him. The spot of red, the bold watercolor techniques, and the dynamic results. He was a super inspiration to the way I teach and paint today. Sandy Leukart

Dick Rensch

October 10, 2005

Deepest sympathy to family and friends,

I have so many great memories that will be with me always. I so enjoyed our telephone conversations. I would try to call every few weeks to months just to hear what was going on and how he was doing. He was always so interested in my life and we joked about so many things. He was truly a talent and from my days at Worthington Jr/Sr High School, I was fortunate to have been taught about Art and life for 6 years. He always was my favorite teacher and working closely on the yearbook was such a treat. I will miss calling him and hearing his voice. I really appreciate having the opportunity to have known him.

Dick, "Thanks for the memories"! I am sure those angels sound like Alison Krause. You're one in a million.

Debby Guild

October 10, 2005

Deepest sympathy to Dick Phipps' family. It was a privilege to work with "Boss" and to have had him as a good friend for so many years. He will be sadly missed by many of us here at Capital University. He never seemed to realize how many lives he touched, how many students felt fortunate to have had him as their teacher, and, for many a mentor. I'll miss our conversations...Love you Boss.

Sincerely,

Debby Guild, Secretary

Art Department

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