Our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Richard T. Suttle, passed away on November 12, 2016 at the age of 66. He was born in Albuquerque, NM in 1950 to John F. and Marion E. Suttle. Richard graduated from Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek (voted most likely to succeed), attended Stanford and UC Berkeley, graduated with a BS from Univ. of New Mexico, and obtained his DDS from Marquette Univ. Richard was a champion wrestler (2nd in State), a Conscientious Objector, a Dentist, a middle school teacher, and a friend to all who knew him. He loved to backpack, shoot hoops, pump iron, watch Seinfeld, philosophize, and hang out with friends and family. Richard had no malice and was a sweet, kind man. He is survived by siblings Susan J. Rojas (Jose M. Rojas), Peter F. Suttle, and John C. Suttle (Mojdeh Suttle); nieces Katrina Rojas, Annie Rojas (Jeffrey A. Jacobs); Eileen Rojas, Jessica McBride (Sean McBride); nephew John C. Suttle, Jr.; and by grandnephews Alejandro Jacobs and Milo McBride. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Suttle

15 Entries

Marc Babin

November 13, 2021

Thinking about Richard all the time. With fond memories and deep respect.

Nancy (Hoehner) Hart

October 3, 2018

Dick was in my sixth grade class at Walnut Heights Elementary in Walnut Creek, CA. I remember him as being very precocious as he questioned each female square dance partner that he dad.

I just attended our 50th high school reunion (9/29/2018) for Las Lomas and it was only then that I learned of his untimely passing.

I send him love through the ethers and thank him for his presence here. He made quite a contribution! My heartfelt condolences to his family.

Timothy Peterson

January 23, 2018

Richard was my freshman roommate at Stanford and later ( I dragged him) to Hawaii,we were best friends,I cry as I remember him

Howard Way

December 17, 2016

My condolences to John, Mojdeh, JJ and Jessica and all of Richard's relatives and friends. This a big loss.

--Howard "Skip" Way

December 17, 2016

I'm really sad that Richard has left us. I worked with him briefly but wish I had got to know him better. He was a sweet soul.

--Howard "Skip" Way

November 29, 2016

Susie, John, and Peter,

This comes as an utter shock to me and I send you all my condolences. I have fond memories of growing up with you as some of my closest friends--Richard (Dickie) included. One of our best times was a backpacking trip with your Dad and Gwen in the Siskiyous to the Upper and Lower Caribou Lakes. We caught so many fish that we gave a lot of our catch to a passing pack train. I will always look upon those times happy that we were able to experience them and each other.

With sympathy,

Jay Unverferth

All of us at Better Property Managemnt

November 28, 2016

We all loved Richard as a colleague and friend.
His presence will be missed.
May his memory be a blessing.

Carol Dickey

November 28, 2016

John and Mojdeh. I was very saddened to read about Richard's passing. He was always so helpful and kind when I met him. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Linda Osborne Peterson

November 27, 2016

My condolences to the entire family in this time of sadness and loss. May memories of Richard's gentleness and kindness bring peace and comfort to you all.

Pat Brown (Angell)

November 27, 2016

Very sorry for your loss. Best wishes to you and your family.

John Marsh

November 27, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss, John. My best to you and your family.

My Condolence for Dick's family.

November 22, 2016

Dear Suttles,

It was with shock and sorrow that I read today about Dick. You might remember me as your neighbor in Walnut Creek. Dick and John were very important to me as I grew up a very short kid and son of jewish immigrant holocaust survivors. I was a little insecure and with reason at times. Dick took me under his wing at Las Lomas and introduced me to his weight lifting buddies, Steve Rhodes and others and encouraged me to go out for wrestling for which I developed a lifetime love. Dick and John would include me in their trips to AAU wrestling tournaments in Concord or the Central Valley. Big adventures for a kid whose parents were apprehensive at best about sports. I saw Dick a couple of times since then and he was very respectful and interested in how my life was going. Never pretentious or judgemental for such an accomplished guy which unfortunately I have run into a few times. I wish I'd followed up with Dick over the past few years after we talked in San Francisco. This is way too soon.

Leslie Abernaty

November 22, 2016

Richard always made me feel like I was the only one in the room. Gracious and kind. He will be missed. Love Leslie Abernathy

Scott Bonds

November 21, 2016

I very sorry to hear this. My condolences.

Scott Bonds

November 20, 2016

Very sad. We will miss his infectious laugh. Rest In Peace Richard.
Love
Mojdeh

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