ated and managed the highly acclaimed "Great Schools Campaign." (Every Kid Deserves a Great School) After retirement, Dick continued his work in media. He was elected as a founding member of the board of directors of WisconsinEye. He has been a consultant with WisPolitics.com; the Wisconsin State Historical Society, and contributed content to "FightingBob.com." Dick believed in lifelong learning. He was active in PLATO, taking numerous classes in both Philosophy (Spinoza was his favorite), and in writing. (He just completed his memoir, "Tacking into the Wind"). Dick was passionate about the Badgers and served on the Board of Directors of the UW Badger Basketball Boosters. He loved reading, golfing, and conversations over coffee with his many friends. Surviving and remembering his love are his wife, Cynthia; his children, Eric of Los Angeles, CA., Alec, of Santa Cruz, CA., and Clare (Dan Schiedermayer, fiancé) of Middleton, WI. His sister, Mary of Okoboji, IA.; and his stepchildren, Ky Gustafson (Susan), of Forreston, Il., Marcia Fuller, of Elgin, Il., Karl Gustafson (Alison) of Lexington, Ky. He's also survived by 7 grandchildren, Ky, (Noelle) Laura, and Kayleigh Gustafson, Hannah and Josh Fuller and Grace and Harry Gustafson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Pam Ryan of Madison, Wi. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Luther Memorial Church, 1021 University Avenue, Madison at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Neuro ICU staff at UW Hospital for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to: Friends of Creative Writing - UW Madison c/o Ron Kuka University of Wisconsin - Dept. of English 800 N. Park St., Madison Wi. 53708 Southern Poverty Law Center 400 Washington Avenue Montgomery, Al 36104 Http:/www.splcenter.org/