Dick was like an older brother when I was a med student and he was a derm resident. He inspired me to go into dermatology. Many great times with him, including baby sitting a couple of times. Wish we had kept in touch.

I had the honor to know this man. First as a patient while in High school in the early 1970's. Then as a friend later.

He was a highly intelligent person that I had a great deal of respect and admiration for.

I recall the year I ran for City Council, something he had already done and won, Dick attached a bullhorn to the top of his car on election day and drove around town urging everyone within hearing distance to vote for me. What a guy.

In April of this year, I was walking to a doctor’s appointment on Market Street near Linn Street and walked right past him. When I realized who I had just passed, I turned around in earnest to say hello, only to find that he had literally disappeared! Now I can't tell him just how much he meant to me. So I am telling you.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Depression is a terrible disease. This must have been a shock. I didn't know until today how many generous things he did. Katharine

We are so sorry for your loss. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers!

I only knew Doc for a short time but our time spent was memorable. I worked at John's Grocery and got to know Doc from his daily visits. Our conversations were mostly about lunch options in the beginning, drifting into politics and our shared beliefs on life and society. In a short time I found myself spending my after work hours on his porch, musing about existentialism and good whiskey. Often I would cook up a few steaks at work and we would dine on Gilbert Street, enjoying the view in the Summer breeze. When Doc moved to Jefferson Street I remember when he gave me the door code, I felt like family. Sadly, we grew apart, I found new work in a new city and I always regretted not keeping in contact. I was back in Iowa City for mother's day and I found myself driving by his house, wondering how my old friend was doing. Sadly I didn't take the time to stop and see. If Doc instilled anything in me it was the belief to cherishing each moment like it was you last. I miss you Doc. Ill drink a bourbon for you. Shine on you crazy diamond.

So sorry to hear that Dick ended his life recently. I will always have a special place in my heart for him. His being willing to be recruited as the first physician for the Emma Goldman Clinic, to work with all those lovely, committed, and boisterous feminists, get trained, and be "supervised" by them was an important beginning for the 44 year history of the clinic. I would see Dick at the bank and we would have a good hug-sharing being part of that story in two eras. May you celebrate his life well.

Sorry to see you go, Ricardo. You will be missed.