Lorin Richtmeyer

Submitted By jev0010 on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:00am
Lorin C. Richtmeyer, Atlanta, Ga., died June 8. He taught musical instrument repair in the College of Music from 1984 to 1997 after retiring as a professor of music from Northern Michigan University. He received a bachelor of music degree from Central Michigan University and master’s and doctoral degrees from Michigan State University.Richtmeyer was in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Italy as a cryptographer deciphering classified messages. He also formed a swing band that helped entertain his combat buddies. He was the recipient of two Bronze Stars and the World War II Victory Medal.He was an avid runner who competed in marathons in New York, Honolulu, Portland, Dallas and London, including a race on his 70th birthday. He ran his last half-marathon at age 77. Survivors include his daughter, Debra A. Richtmeyer, former faculty member in the College of Music.

Lorin C. Richtmeyer, Atlanta, Ga., died June 8. He taught musical instrument repair in the College of Music from 1984 to 1997 after retiring as a professor of music from Northern Michigan University. He received a bachelor of music degree from Central Michigan University and master’s and doctoral degrees from Michigan State University.Richtmeyer was in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Italy as a cryptographer deciphering classified messages. He also formed a swing band that helped entertain his combat buddies. He was the recipient of two Bronze Stars and the World War II Victory Medal.He was an avid runner who competed in marathons in New York, Honolulu, Portland, Dallas and London, including a race on his 70th birthday. He ran his last half-marathon at age 77. Survivors include his daughter, Debra A. Richtmeyer, former faculty member in the College of Music.

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