One of our West Coast Greats Passes

Richard Robert Radloff

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Dick was one of the great West Coast players to play squash when I was learning to play the game at Cal.  He and I are connected by being fellow Jesters as well as being a line judge official during the match when I won my first National Singles title in 1991 at Yale.

John

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Richard "Dick" Robert Radloff passed away on May 31, 2018 at the age of 82 in Seattle, Washington. Dick was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Fredrick and LaVerna (Maher) Radloff on February 4, 1936.

He attended Wenatchee High School and graduated from the University of Washington. While there, he was an enthusiastic member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

After graduating from college in June 1960, Richard worked for the IBM Corporation (Office Products Division) for 14 years in sales and managerial positions in Seattle and White Plains, New York.

Upon retiring from IBM in 1975,

Richard became involved in developing and franchising restaurants and businesses under the Franchise Development Corporation. Some of the restaurants and businesses he franchised and/or partially owned were Benihana of Tokyo Seattle, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Papa John's Pizza, the Athlete's Foot Store, Great Western Dining and Zoopa. During this time, he became one of the founders of the Seahawk Fan Club.

Dick was an accomplished squash player and loved the game. He won the US National Veterans Championship in (1976) and the Canadian National Veterans Championship (1981).

He was a long time member of the Broadmoor Golf Club. He had a great passion for golf and developed many friendships while he was a member there. Dick was also a member of the Seattle Tennis Club, the Washington Athletic Club, and the Quarry Golf Club in Palm Desert, California.

Dick is survived by four children from his marriage to Corrine

Pic he: Brock Radloff (Debi), Dawn Mouron (Bert), Kevin Radloff, and Nicole Radloff. In 1979, Dick married Diane Hatzinger Radloff and they had one son, Jourdan Radloff. Dick is also survived by four grandchildren, Ana and Natasha Radloff, Jeremy Maeder and Rowen Day. He is survived by two brothers, Fred Radloff (Leah) and Jim Radloff (Peggy), as well as several nieces and nephews.

Dick and Diane's love of travel took them to many places throughout the world. He will be fondly remembered for his love of life, the sparkle in his eye, his keen intellect and love of family. He will be greatly missed by many.

At his request a memorial service will not be held. The family will host a happy remembrance of Dick at the Broadmoor Golf Club at a future date. Charitable contributions in memory of Dick may be made to the American Red Cross or a charity of your choice.