Richard Pisha

Richard John Pisha "escaped the surly bonds of earth" on October 12, 2016 after succumbing to pancreatic cancer. Rich was born to Richard James and Mary Anne Pisha on June 28th, 1949 in Joliet, Illinois. After graduating from Joliet Township High School Central and Northwestern University he enjoyed a successful career as a systems analyst. He married Dot Harmening, his wife of 46 years, on September 19, 1970 and they moved to Colorado in 1974. He proudly shared his life as husband to Dot, father to Matt (Becca) and Marc (Megan), "Poppy" to Ava, Silas, and Sterling, son to Mary, brother to Ron (Deidra) and Jane and in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father and brothers, David and Kenneth. He had a lifelong love of flying and earned his pilot's license as a young adult. Trail walking became an ongoing joy and he combined it with his skill as a photographer capturing the many moods of the Coal Creek Trail in Lafayette, Colorado on his daily walks. We'll miss his unabashed enthusiasm, remarkable problem solving skills, great brain and presence on the trail. A private memorial gathering will be held on inurnment at Coal Creek Cemetery in Louisville, CO. Contributions may be made to "Walk on Fund" (gofundme.com/2turw38) for purchase of a memorial bench on the Coal Creek Trail or to a charity of the donor's choice.