Rotarians Pay Tribute to Richard D. King

By Marguerite (Maggie) Padovani, Rotarian and Jo Peek, Resident since 2014

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Maggie Padovani and Jo Peek

What a night it was on Friday, November 2nd at Blackhawk Museum where over 500 Rotarians from all over the world came to pay tribute to Past Rotary International President (2001- 02) Richard D. King to celebrate his 50 years of service.

Richard King and wife, Cherie

In addition to the evening festivities, we celebrated Rick’s birthday and we wish him and his wife, Cherie, many more years of inspiring others in the “Business of Mankind”.

The evening also made note of the donations towards the Richard D. King Endowed Fun for Peace Centers, which raised $300,000 and still counting!

Joining the celebration our guest speakers included:

Barry Rassin - Rotary International President 2018-19

Gary C.K. Huang - Rotary International President 2014-2015

K R Ravindran - Rotary International President 2015-2016

M.A.T. Caparas - Rotary International President 1986-1987

Cliff Dochterman - Rotary International President 1992-1993

Frank Devlyn - Rotary International President 2000-2001

Major donors to the Richard D. King Fund included:

Rotary Past District Governor of District 5230 Joe and Linda Grebmeier - $100,000

Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Niles/Fremont - $110,000

Rotary District 5170, Tim Lundell DG - $25,000

Kenneth and Patricia Behring (Wheelchair Foundation and Blackhawk Museum) - $25,000

Ken Behring owner of Blackhawk Museum and the WheelChair Foundation with Richard King

The evening was a memorable gathering of Rotarians, fellowship, and celebration!