Richard Alfred Nitsche

1939 - 2017

Richard Alfred Nitsche obituary, 1939-2017, Marina, CA

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Seaside, California

Richard Nitsche Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 2, 2017.

Richard passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2017. Richard was born in Cleveland, Ohio and spent most of his childhood in Avon, Ohio. Working on vegetable farms during summers, in later years he worked summers in Atlantic City.

He graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. In Chinese and English, received an M.A. From National Taiwan University in Chinese Literature. He continued his graduate work at The Ohio State University in Chinese Linguistics. After receiving his Secondary Education Credential from San Jose State University, he taught Chinese in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, Salinas Union High School District, and the Carmel Unified School District. He also held credentials as a Community College Instructor in Chinese, Basic Education, Ethnic Studies, and Language Arts and Literature. In the area of English and ESL, he taught at Youngstown State University, Tianjin University, Hartnell College, Monterey Adult School, and Monterey Peninsula College.
Richard directed programs in American Language & Culture at Youngstown State University and the Monterey Institute of International Studies. He was the ESL Computer Lab Director at Monterey Peninsula College (Humanities Division).
His publications include Becoming Fluent in English and Situational Exercises in Cross-Cultural Awareness.
His awards include a Fulbright Grant (to the People's Republic of China), Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Grant (teachers' workshop), and Rockefeller Grant (People's Republic of China, Beijing Languages Institute).

He is survived by his brother Ted, son Chris, his wife Sharon, his granddaughter Katelyn, his partner Binaya, adopted son Nathan, and many cousins and nieces/nephews.

A Celebration of Richards life will be held on Monday February 6, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Bayside Community Mortuary, 1610 Noche Buena Street, Seaside, CA. 93955 with a Reception following after the service at the Family Consumer Science Building, Monterey Peninsula College. (980 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940) Please sign Richards Guestbook at: www.baysidecommunitymortuary.com

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March 26, 2020

Student

Linh Tran

I miss you so much !
Your student since 1992
Your student

January 27, 2019

Friend

Steven Gordo

Thinking of you. Miss your company. God bless your soul.

January 27, 2019

Friend

Lynne Coburn

Dear Richard, I know you have become one of my angels reminding me in your gentle and precise voice to practice tai chi, smile and remember that I too have a gift for the world. I send you warm Aloha from my heart to youts. Lynne Coburn

July 5, 2017

michelle stevens

I thought Richard was a very kind and thoughtful person. I just found out that he just passed away. If I had a question about CISCO operations he would answer it. I will miss his demeanor and smile.He would take me to my doctor appointments as needed, and cook for me. I will be forever grateful. Hope to see you soon.

April 16, 2017

Lynne Coburn

I just found out about Richard's passing. Such a gentle, kind and unique person, always thoughtful and generous. I am privileged to have known him. I send warm Aloha to his family and friends. Lynne Coburn in Honolulu.

April 16, 2017

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Lynne Coburn

I just found out about Richard's passing. Such a gentle, kind and unique person, always thoughtful and generous. I am privileged to have known him. I send warm Aloha to his family and friends. Lynne Coburn in Honolulu.

Posted by Lynne Coburn

March 15, 2017

Huy Han

Mr. Nitsche,

You have always been the greatest person, teacher and mentor that I have ever had. May you rest in peace!

March 5, 2017

Pauline Rosenthal

On behalf of all of the staff and myself at Bayside Community Mortuary; thank you for allowing us to care for Mr. Nitsche. May God comfort you all as only He can and may all the fond memories you shared, bring a smile to your faces and warmth to your hearts when you'll need it the most. Respectfully,

February 27, 2017

Henry Rhee

Met Richard at the MPC gym. Great guy and will miss him.

February 9, 2017

Mary Lorca-Lucido Budris

Goodbye to a wonderful instructor and colleague. We worked together in the MPUSD and at MPC. Richard was always smiling, happy, eager to say hello, and was a true Master Teacher.

His students were important to him, and he gave each one the encouragement they needed.

You will be missed Richard.

February 7, 2017

Lillian Gorham

Richard as of today your passing on has not sank in. I can see your face, your smile, your eagerness to please others. The great memories you have left with me throughout these years at Monterey Peninsula Community College will never be forgotten. You are a man of great qualities. You will be missed my friend.

February 6, 2017

Lydia Olson

Dear Richard,

How comme you left us so fast!?
I will never forget your good heart, kindness, open-mind, knowledge, humour gentleman manner and search for new things to enrich your life.

February 6, 2017

Janice

With great love,
Your Tai Chi friend.

Posted by Janice

February 6, 2017

Janice and Lloyd Rezler

It was always a total pleasure to be with Richard, whose intelligence, wit, and balanced philosophy of life, instilled calm and joy whenever we were with him. Knowing that he's gone, we now miss him greatly, and can only imagine the yearning in the hearts of his family and close friends. Our sincere condolences to all those he was close to in life.

February 6, 2017

Both my daughters enjoyed having Mr. Nitsche as a sub at Carmel Middle and Carmel High Schools. They will miss him. So sorry for your loss.

Kim,Dillan, and Jordan Chiewpanich

February 6, 2017

Sharon and Chris, We are thinking of you and wishing you and your loved ones peace during this difficult time.
Your GE Family

February 5, 2017

Pauline Rosenthal

To Binaya, Chris, Ted, Norman and the entire Nitsche family; Thank you for allowing us to care for Richard. May you all be comforted by all the wonderful memories you shared. Respectfully,

February 4, 2017

Steve and Susan Gordo

Richard was the best neighbor for which one could ask. Even more, we will miss his friendship. So sorry for all of Richard's family and friends.

February 3, 2017

Brenda Lelevier

February 3, 2017

Brenda Lelevier

I am so sorry for you loss. Richard was a lovely person.

February 3, 2017

Ann Berry

I will miss my friend Richard. His smile and kindness will be missed. I was fortunately able to get to know him through his work at Carmel High. Richard was always happy to share his life and family with me and my co worker. He truly will be missed.

February 3, 2017

Sharon Nitsche

My heart is broken. Words can not express how I feel. I lost a Dad I married into and he will forever be in my memories and my heart.

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