Richard Joseph Daschbach

Richard Joseph Daschbach, age 87, of Exeter NH, died at home after a prolonged illness on December 5, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1936 and grew up in New Orleans. Richard attended Loyola University, Georgetown University, and The Georgetown Law Center, but his years at Jesuit High School were the pinnacle of his formal education. Richard a lifelong engaged Democrat, was fortunate to have rich careers, in Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire. He worked as a staffer on various Congressional committees, served as Maritime Counsel to the Senate Committee on Commerce, and worked as Legislative and Research Assistant to U.S. Senator Russell Long (D-La.). In the 1970's, Richard was appointed Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission by President Jimmy Carter. In his mid 70's he came out of retirement to serve as head judge on the Department of Labor's Workman's Comp Appeals Board. Richard's career in New Hampshire included serving as Cheshire County Commissioner, several terms in the NH State Legislature, and membership on the Exeter Hospital Ethics Committee. For years, he enjoyed working at football and ice hockey games at UNH. Richard was preceded in death by his brother Peter Daschbach, and is survived by Virginia H. Daschbach, his wife of 65 years, 3 daughters, Suzanne, Holley, and Elizabeth, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Donations to the Rockingham VNA and Hospice would be appreciated.