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Volkmar R Risch 1955 - 2006

Volkmar R Risch of Maidens, Goochland County, VA was born on June 7, 1955 in Bremen, HB Germany, and died at age 50 years old on April 4, 2006 in Richmond, Virginia United States.

Volkmar R Risch
Volkmar Rolf Risch
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Maidens, Goochland County, VA 23102
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June 7, 1955
Bremen, HB, Germany
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Richmond, Virginia, United States
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  • Introduction

    Volkmar Rolf Risch was born to Diethmar and Helga Risch in Bremen, Germany. He had siblings Ludwig, fraternal twin, Detlef, and Kerstin. Volkmar gradutated from Carl von Ossietzky University in Oldenburg with a degree in education and then moved to the United States in 1984, where he made his home in Virginia. He taught German at many schools, finally settling at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) where he spent nearly twenty years teaching. According to his obituary Volkmar Risch raised two "wonderful" children, Melanie and Christopher with Mil Norman-Risch. He was also survived by his "Dear Heart" and partner, Maria. See Volkmar R Risch: Obituary.
  • 06/7
    1955

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    June 7, 1955
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    Bremen, HB Germany
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Volkmar was Caucasian, of German heritage.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Born and raised in Germany, Volkmar immigrated to the United States after University, in 1984, and spent the rest of his life in Virginia.

  • Early Life & Education

    He graduated from Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, with a degree in education.

  • Professional Career

    Volkmar taught German at University of Richmond, Trinity Episcopal School, Richmond Public Schools, Collegiate School, St. Catherine's, St Christopher's, and the German School of Richmond. He found a workplace home at VCU where he spent nearly twenty years.

  • Personal Life & Family

    He raised two children with Mil Norman-Risch and when he passed, he had companion and "Dear Heart", Maria.
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    2006

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    April 4, 2006
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    year long illness
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    Richmond, Virginia United States
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  • Obituary

    The following obituary appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia, on Friday, April 7, 2006: RISCH Volkmar Rolf Risch died on April 4, 2006, at home, surrounded by the woods he loved and by family and friends who dearly loved him. Born in 1955 in Bremen, Germany, Volkmar's parents instilled in him a love of the outdoors that sustained him throughout his life. He graduated from Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, with a degree in education. On the trail of love and adventure, Volkmar crossed the great pond in 1984 to make Virginia his home. Volkmar taught German at University of Richmond, Trinity Episcopal School, Richmond Public Schools, Collegiate School, St. Catherine's, St Christopher's, and the German School of Richmond. But he found a workplace home at VCU where he spent nearly twenty years, much loved by his students, and among colleagues who were extraordinarily supportive of him in his year-long illness. With Mil Norman-Risch, Volkmar raised two wonderful children, Melanie, 14, and Christopher, 13, to whom he imparted his affinity for nature, his prowess in a canoe, and his love of life and people. Contrary to German stereotype, Vokmar was never on time, but when he arrived, he would happily sit for hours over a cup of coffee or a glass of beer, sharing in the day's events. As a boy, his father dubbed him a "Lebenskunstler" (an artist in living) and indeed he was. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Diethmar Risch; and is survived by his mother, Helga; his older brother, Ludwig; his fraternal twin, Detlef; his sister, Kerstin; and his partner and Dear Hear, Maria. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 8, at 2:30 p.m. at the Byrd Theater, West Cary Street, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Volkmar's name to champion his beloved James River Association. or to support the incomparably helpful organization for cancer patients at Legal Information Network for Cancer.
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In 1955, in the year that Volkmar R Risch was born, in January, President Eisenhower sent direct aid to South Vietnam. In February, U.S. advisors were sent to train troops.
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In 1960, when he was just 5 years old, on September 26th, the first televised debate for a Presidential campaign in the United States - Kennedy vs Nixon - was held. Seventy million people watched the debate on TV. The debate pre-empted the very popular Andy Griffith Show.
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Risch, Janet (Nov 22, 1945 - Jul 25, 2011) Risch, Mary (Mar 23, 1888 - Jul 1975) Risch, Karl (Mar 25, 1914 - Feb 1983) Risch, Carl (May 19, 1891 - Dec 1962) Risch, Ursula (Sep 1, 1945 - Nov 28, 1998) Risch, August (Jul 15, 1883 - Apr 1963) Risch, Rudi (Dec 29, 1920 - Jun 28, 1997) Risch, Otto (Feb 28, 1897 - May 1980) Risch, Eleanor (Apr 4, 1908 - Jul 15, 2007) Risch, John (Nov 10, 1942 - Dec 1985)
Risch, Dorothy (Apr 13, 1904 - Nov 1986) Risch, Roberta (Nov 5, 1937 - Dec 15, 1996) Risch, Helen (Sep 10, 1930 - Oct 14, 2005) Risch, Laurence (Sep 10, 1906 - Jun 1979) Risch, Antonette (Jul 13, 1910 - Jun 1985) Risch, Siegfried (Jul 23, 1907 - Dec 25, 1995) Risch, Gunther (Feb 13, 1930 - Aug 1986) Risch, Walter (Jan 24, 1908 - Sep 22, 1993) Risch, Theodore (Feb 15, 1905 - May 1975) Risch, Mary (Nov 28, 1910 - May 12, 2005)
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