Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
409 Filbert Road
Lynnwood, Washington
Larry Richstein Obituary
Larry D. Richstein (Rube Tubin) passed away peacefully in Seattle on August 18, 2012. Larry was born on May 5, 1945, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Larry's career as a musician and soundman started in the 60's with his bands, The Valiants, The Bumps and Rube Tubin and the Rondonna's. He was also a frequent guest artist with Jr. Cadillac and Sweet Talkin' Jones in the 70's. Rube was a founding member of Les Follies, a band made up of musicians from many Seattle bands.
In the early 70's, Larry started one of the first sound companies in the Northwest. He moved from that to soundman for Tom Jones for 8 years where he met and married singer Jeannie King Richstein. After leaving Tom Jones, Larry was soundman and road manager for Roger Miller for 5 years. At the end of his tenure with Roger Miller, he moved to Las Vegas and was a union soundman at several large Casinos for 10 more years before moving back to Seattle.
Larry's abilities as a soundman and musician are considered legendary by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed by his countless friends everywhere.
Larry is survived by his brother, Jim Richstein and two nephews.
A Celebration of Rube's life will be held in mid-September.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Larry Richstein
October 25, 2012
Larry was one of my first guitar and band mentors at Blackstone music. Sorry to hear he's gone. Mike Allan
September 17, 2012
Larry is my good friend whom I'll miss forever.
David Niles
TL
September 12, 2012
Rube the good lord has plans for you,possibly already doing sound checks, keep on playing. see you on the other side. Rock on
Glenn Reese
August 31, 2012
Larry you were one of the great sound engineers I have worked with on the road and we all will remember the great talents you possessed. My condolences to your family and friends. Rest in Peace my friend.
Harry Wilson
August 26, 2012
Larry, my friend. It's been so many years - almost 50 of them. We lost touch but never the memories. I will miss know you're not here but believe we'll be jammin' and having a blast in the blink of an eye. I will always remember you as a pal back in the day and will treasure my memories of you. God speed, my friend.
August 25, 2012
i did 100+ shows w/larry and jeannie way back in the 70's. they were wonderful friends and artists and my life has been enriched w/their kindness and friendship. thanks for the memories rube. we all suffer loosing such a wonderful friend. kindly w/love, glenn w means jr
Susan Morgan
August 25, 2012
Larry had such a great heart that he will not be forgotten. He made many of our days brighter. My sympathies go out to his family and friends for their loss.
Robert & Wendy Olson
August 22, 2012
Love and prayers extended to Larry's family and friends.
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Make a Donation
in Larry Richstein's name
Memorial Events
for Larry Richstein
Funeral services provided by:
Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery - Lynnwood409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA 98036-4934
How to support Larry's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Larry Richstein's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
