Richard Willet Wooster

Hobe Sound - Richard Willet Wooster, a veteran finance executive, hedge fund founder, and devoted family man, passed away on February 28 while on safari. He was 77.

Born on January 12, 1949, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Richard was the son of John T. and Mary S. Wooster.



A proud member of the Dartmouth College Class of 1971, Richard was a brother of Bones Gate and a lifelong Dartmouth football enthusiast - a passion he also shared with the NE Patriots. He later earned an MBA from Stanford University and began his career at Morgan Stanley. He eventually served as SVP at Oppenheimer & Co. and later founded the hedge fund Dune Partners.

Richard met Liz, who immediately became his "Sweetie," in 2009 and they were married in 2011. They spent 17 of the happiest years of their lives together.

Richard was a longtime member of Winged Foot Golf Club. Richard and Liz moved to Loblolly in Hobe Sound in 2014, which quickly became Richard's favorite place.

A devoted family man, Richard cherished time with his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Liz; his stepchildren, Jonathan Hopper (Dominic), Ally Hopper (Josh), and Katey Zeig (Alex); his grandchildren, Eloise and Charles; his brother, Thomas Wooster (Sandra); his siblings-in-law Ann Pulver (Scott), Cindy Rehm, and JD Rehm (Kathy); his nieces and nephews, Scott Wooster (Gracy), Cybill Phelan, and Timothy Wooster (Michelin); his step-nieces and nephews; and six great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Wooster, and his brother, John Wooster.

Richard will be remembered for his intelligence, integrity, quiet generosity, his impish smile, and unwavering dedication. He formed lifelong bonds through Dartmouth and Bones Gate, Winged Foot, and Loblolly. His legacy lives on in the family he nurtured, the communities he strengthened, and the many lives he touched through his work, leadership, and kindness.

Please consider a donation to The Loblolly Community Foundation (772) 546-8700.