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Richard Hesselroth Memoriam
12/01/1943 - 08/06/2024
Richard Paul Hesselroth, of Daly City passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2024. Rich is survived by his wife Terry, daughter Rebecca, son Paul, son-in-law Bob, daughter-in-law Heather and seven grandchildren; Jonathan, Audriannah, Allison, Jordynne, Eva, Aidan and Aine.
He retired as a Captain from the San Francisco Police Department with over 30 years of service. He was a devoted member of West Portal Lutheran Church, an avid cyclist, tennis player, woodworker and former clarinet player who was his happiest being alongside his loving wife and family. His favorite place was Burney Falls where some of his ashes will be spread in remembrance.
A service will be held at West Portal Lutheran Church, 200 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to West Portal Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.
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Jon Fong
September 5, 2024
My condolences to the Family.
I worked with Capt. Hesselroth at the Muni Transit Company. I will miss Capt Hesselroth as he was an outstanding person and great leader.
RIP Capt.
Victor M. Arrebollo
August 14, 2024
I worked with Captain Hesselroth at Muni.He would listen to the Officers if we had something on our minds.Condolence's to his family.
dennis carlomagno
August 12, 2024
I worked for many captains Rich was the top of list. My condolence to the family
Jim Pera
August 12, 2024
I never worked directly with Rich but knew him well, as we frequently crossed paths on the street and at Park Station when he dropped by while out on patrol. He was a real gentleman and a very hard-working cop.
I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
My condolences to his wife, children, and grandchildren and may he Rest in Peace.
morgan peterson
August 12, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Rich was a good cop, and a pretty good tennis player. I remember playing with him at Lake Tahoe several years ago. I also worked with Rich back in the day in the old Juvenile Bureau. Please accept my condolences. morgan
Phyllis & Dave Sieber
August 11, 2024
Dear Terry and kids, We are so sorry for your loss. Dave would come home from the retirement lunches and tell me about great visits he had with Rich. When I worked with Rich in Juvenile he would tell me such sweet stories about his family; I always felt like you had the perfect, loving family. He was so devoted to all of you. He was such a hard worker and so great with the victims of some pretty awful and often high profile cases (with gag orders) that came thru our office. I think, you his family, kept him grounded and made it possible for him to always be professional, a total gentleman and deal with terrible crimes committed against children. I know you all must be very proud, as you should be, of who Rich was and the legacy that he leaves. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Dave and Phyllis (Gunder) Sieber
Mike Puccinelli
August 11, 2024
Worked for Rich when I was a young patrolman at the old Northern station at 841 Ellis. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace
Ann and Kevin Mannix
August 11, 2024
Very nice man, so sorry for your loss.
John Wyman
August 11, 2024
Such a great boss, great listener, and always a gentleman.
Greg Winters
August 11, 2024
Always a gentleman- even in the most stressful times when we were in Tac.
Jim Guerrero
August 11, 2024
I had the pleasure of working for Rich in the 90's. He was a great boss and very well respected by his troop. RIP my brother.
Tom Donohoe
August 11, 2024
Very sorry to hear about Rich´s passing. He was a straight shooter and will be missed. RIP Rich condolences to the family
Sandi Bargioni
August 11, 2024
I had the absolute pleasure of working a couple of cases with Rich, in the mid 80´s. He was a good cop, and had the perfect demeanor when dealing with victims. Especially children.
My condolences to Terry, and family.
Sandi Bargioni, SFPD, Ret.
James Gaan (Retired SFPD)
August 11, 2024
RIP Brother. It was an honer to know you.
Larry P Barsetti
August 11, 2024
I am saddened to hear of Rich's passing. He was my Lt. on the SFPD Specialist Team and a friend and brother in the SF Veteran Police officers Association. He was a good and kind man, a good leader and example to all those who knew him. He will be missed.
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