Dr. Richard P. Suddick passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Omaha, NE on February 3, 1934 to Howard and Opal Suddick. He attended North High School where he was active in ROTC. He attended Creighton University for his undergraduate studies and to obtain his Masters Degree. He then graduated from dental school at Creighton and went on to obtain his Doctorate in Physiology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. His professional career was in academics, focusing on teaching and research. He was a professor at Creighton University Dental School in Omaha, NE; Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC; University of Louisville in Louisville, KY; and he completed his career at UTHSC Dental School in San Antonio, TX. He was a pioneer in bringing dentistry into the information age with his development of SRC Systems. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, monographs and chapters in science texts. His research interests were diverse, including the physiology of secretory mechanisms, clinical dentistry and behavioral psychology. His interests were varied and many. From his youth into his midlife he loved hunting and fishing trips with his father, brother, friends, sons and nephews. He had a lifelong passion for American hot rods, and founded an auto club and website for Grand National owners. He loved music, especially Jazz and Leonard Cohen. He was an award-winning photographer. His favorite subjects were nature, architecture, wildlife and family. He loved to travel, especially when taking the back roads. His most recent venture was the development of the 50/50 Senate Project to bring gender equality to the U. S. Senate. Richard is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Beverly Jan (Hogarth), his sons Stephen, San Antonio, TX; and Richard, Louisville, KY; his daughters Theresa (Bob) Bishopp, Isle of Palms, SC; and Mary (Matt) Jacobson, Satellite Beach, FL; brother Bob (Sheryl) Suddick, Omaha, NE; sisters Patty Slevin, Blaine, WA; and Mary Beth (Jim) Scott, Mt. Vernon, WA; grandsons Joe (Autumn), Cameron and Carter Suddick, Louisville, KY; and Justin (Ashlee) Jacobson, Gainesville, FL; granddaughters Shauna, Orlando, FL; and Carly, New York, NY; great grandchildren Zoltahn and Birdie Lou Jacobson, Gainesville, FL; and James Suddick, Louisville, KY; and cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass was held at St. Matthews Catholic Church on October 20, and a memorial is planned in Omaha, NE at a later date. Memorials can be made to local NPR affiliates or local Humane Society/SPCA organizations