Jack Leroy Richtsmeier

January 16, 1949 - March 18, 2021

Jack Richtsmeier, age 72 passed away at St Anthony’s North Hospital on the morning of March 18, 2021 after a battle with lung cancer. He was born January 16th 1949 to the late Ervin and Betty Richtsmeier. He was survived by his daughter Elizabeth, and sister Susan. Jack was born in Colorado Springs and raised in Denver, CO. He graduated from Lincoln HS in 1967, Williams College in 1971, and Virginia Law School in 1974. He went on to practice law for 15 years. He worked in several companies to connect Native Americans to modern technology, and then went back into law work in a lesser capacity until his passing. Jack was an avid lover of sports and history. He was in recovery for 31 years. He has been described by friends as the smartest man they have ever met, and, in the words of one, “Once you stopped being intimidated by Jack he was one of the best friends you could have.” Information regarding a memorial service will be forthcoming in several months. To donate to the family to help with memorial costs please visit Fundraiser for Richtsmeier memorial (gofundme.com) https://gofund.me/9e5d989e