. Blum, tall at 6-foot-4, with dark, unruly hair, was best known throughout the state for his role as a UC regent. Feinstein announced her husband's death in a statement Monday morning that said her "heart is broken today." She said her husband, a wealthy San Francisco investor, "left things better than he found them" and was devoted to his family. "My heart is broken today. OBITUARY Richard Matthew Blum September 16, 1968 - April 12, 2021 IN THE CARE OF Witzke Funeral Homes Inc. Richard was born on September 16th, 1968 in Xenia Ohio. Richard Blum, husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein and longtime UC regent He was a personal friend of the Dalai Lama. please know i've been thinking of your beautiful family all week .my deepest regards lois, Dear Jane and John, All the trustees join me in expressing our condolence and deepest sympathy at your father's passing. In recent months, Feinstein spent considerable time away from her Senate schedule in Washington to be with him. Doc was born on June 9, 1943, in Carroll, IA, the son of Dr. A.A. and Mava (Bennett) Blum. He is survived by : his daughter Debbie Blum Rogers; his brothers, Roger and Jeremy Blum (Carol); and his nieces and nephews, Scott, Keith, Mark, Darlene Brewer, Courtney Blum Brown and Tiffany Blum. California Richard Blum, husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, dies at 86 Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) appears with husband Richard Blum at an election event in San Francisco in November. My husband was my partner and best friend for more than 40 years, Ms. Feinstein said Monday. Write your message of sympathy today. Richard C. Blum - Wikipedia Continue reading your article witha WSJ subscription, Already a member? The self-made multimillionaire helped shape UC, much as he transformed troubled corporations early in his career including, at one point, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. For 30 years, Elaine and I have been privileged to cross paths with Dianne and Dick in a number of ways, both professional and personal. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 20, 1936 - My heart is broken today, Feinstein said in a statement. Washington correspondent Tal Kopan contributed to this report. Yet tributes to Blum on Monday crossed party lines. During Ms. Feinsteins 1990 race to be Californias governor, Mr. Blum described to The New York Times what he called the triathlon of politics., No. After some years in the family business, he co-founded Blossom Industries, a sales and engineering firm that provided manufacturing solutions to the commercial baking industry. SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF/BCN) - Richard Blum, the husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and a longtime member of the University of California Board of Regents, died Sunday evening after. That move could have caused Ms. Feinstein to leave the Senate and travel overseas with Mr. Blum, and some Democrats saw it as a potential way for her to make a graceful exit from Congress at age 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Richard (Dick) William Siegel Obituary - The New Jersey Herald [32] He was hospitalized in September 2021 for an undisclosed reason. A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 4, at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. Los Angeles, ICE detainees allege retaliation for speaking about medical conditions at Otay Mesa center, Downtown L.A stabbing sends six to hospital; suspect arrested, San Diego Roman Catholic diocese facing yet another lawsuit from its insurance company, K-Pop isnt the only hot ticket in Koreatown how trot is captivating immigrants, Los Angeles is suddenly awash in waterfalls. The cause was cancer, according to a statement by Ms. Feinsteins office. It was that position that would lead him to Feinstein. BLUM - Richard J., of Rutherford, N.J. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, beloved husband of Verna (nee Hartford-McKenna), devoted father of Scott McKenna and his wife, Irene, Mark and Ree McKenna, cherished gr . Funeral arrangement under the care ofFenner Funeral Home Inc. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke about Blums contributions to San Francisco, the city the Democrat represents. Dianne Feinstein's billionaire husband and his love affair with Israel A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Over his four decades of marriage to Senator Feinstein, he took tremendous joy in supporting her pioneering leadership as a public servant. He received bachelors and masters degrees in business administration at UC Berkeley and joined Sutro & Co. at the age of 23, where he worked as a $300-a-month junior research analyst. ~Deepa. In the 1984 presidential election, Democratic nominee Walter Mondale interviewed Feinstein to be his running mate but ended up selecting Geraldine Ferraro. Mr. Blum exerted influence generally as a political patron and an adviser. Richard Blum Obituary (2003) - Lyndhurst, NJ - The Star-Ledger After Bertram Feinsteins death, Dianne Feinstein again met with Blum for an economic update, and a romance soon blossomed, with Feinstein even accompanying Blum on a 1978 trip to India and Nepal. [30] He served on many other boards, including the Seva Foundation and as chairman of the Himalayan Foundation. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Richard Blum Obituary - Cleveland Heights, OH - Dignity Memorial Richard H. Blum "Sonny" age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home. Today, the center offers a popular minor on campus, Global Poverty & Practice, and serves as an incubator of ideas for social change. She couldve been your daughter she couldve been my daughter, Blum seethed at Zemin as he waved a cloth bracelet the nun had made in prison and had given him after he financed her immigration to Switzerland. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Sen. Feinstein's husband, University of California Regent Richard Blum, was named Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, by the state auditor's office as one of the regents involved in admissions scandal where UC wrongly admitted dozens of wealthy, mostly white students as favors to well-connected people. Richard Blum never feared to speak the truth the man has guts whether to governors, fellow regents, students, staff, faculty or media, Yudof said in the foreword to Blums oral history, recorded during more than 20 hours from 2009 to 2014 by three interviewers and stored at the Bancroft Library of UC Berkeley. Blum was on the boards of directors of several companies, including CB Richard Ellis, where until May 2009 he served as the chairman of that board. He then told The Chronicle: I did it a bunch of times, adding that he never considered it a problem to write recommendation letters directly to chancellors and bypassing the traditional admissions process. He spent years advocating for the Himalayas and founded the American Himalayan Foundation. Summer Lin covers breaking news and general assignment for The Mercury News. When Moscone got shot, that was the first call she made, to Blum, and he came over to City Hall and he was with her, Roberts said. He was 86. No, the worst thing for me is boredom until catastrophe hits, he said. We will remember him forever. Richard L Blum Sr. of The Villages, Florida passed away on February 11, 2022 at the age of 91. He was the type of man who really replaced his divot in life, who left things better than he found them.. I am going to miss him terribly, Feinstein (D-Calif.) said in a statement. Obituary Richard "Dick" A. Blum, 75 of Huntley, died peacefully July 20, 2020. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Husband, Richard Blum, Dies At 86 We have a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. In an interview with this news organization, Blum dismissed the episode as much ado about nothing.. Since 1974, Burger King ran a series of much-lampooned but successful television commercials in . Richard Blum, husband of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Pillsbury acquired the Burger King business in 1967, and a year later, BBDO was signed on as the company's advertising agency. Richard Blum, the longtime husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday evening following a battle with cancer, the senator announced Monday. Blum was a successful investment banker with an estimated net worth of $1 billion. Email: nasimov@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @NanetteAsimov. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! It may never get built, Hit bean company Rancho Gordo embroiled in discrimination lawsuit, San Francisco citizens once traveled by gondola. Richard Blum, Political Donor and Husband of Senator Feinstein, Dies at Richard Blum, former UC regent and husband of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Blum a powerful force for good in San Francisco, the city she represents, whether as a patron of our arts, a donor to our food banks or a benefactor to our efforts to end homelessness., Gov. His net worth was estimated to exceed $1 billion. Blum Centers have since opened at all nine of UC undergraduate campuses, focusing not only on global poverty but also on low-income regions of California and Mexico. Results 1-20 of 379 View Record Name Birth Date Death Date Publication Place Relatives; To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info or Locationeven a guess will help. [5], In the 1970s, Blum supported then Mayor of San Francisco George Moscone. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. I kind of blew my fuse, Blum said, recalling how, shaking with anger, he detailed to Zemin what he knew of the beatings and cattle-prod torture inflicted by the Chinese on a young Tibetan nun for wishing the Dalai Lama a long life. For nearly two decades, Blum served as a member of the University of California Board of Regents and was chairman emeritus of the board, and he founded the Blum Center for Developing Economies at UC Berkeley, which is focused on addressing global poverty. Hear your loved one's obituary. My husband was my partner and best friend for more than 40 years," Feinstein said in the statement. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. Grief Support. He was 86.. A dear heart all aroaund. He was a force of nature., Cecilia Estolano, the regents current chairperson, called Blum a deeply generous man who long served on the Board of Regents with distinction and profound impact.. He enjoyed Dianne for both her beauty and her power. A lifelong San Franciscan, Richard was a powerful force for good in our city, Pelosi said in a statement. His tenure as a regent was not without controversy, however. How close we are to bringing lights back. She speaks English and Spanish. Sen. Feinsteins husband takes on a starring role, UC Regent Richard Blum wrote inappropriate letter of support to get student into Berkeley, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, This fabled orchid breeder loves to chat just not about Trader Joes orchids, Elliott: Kings use their heads over hearts in trading Jonathan Quick, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, Calmes: Heres what we should do about Marjorie Taylor Greene, Best coffee city in the world? As a young partner at the San Francisco brokerage Sutro & Co., Blum in 1968 spearheaded the companys $8-million purchase of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. As a role model, Dick was second to none, and I think his compassion and devotion to the people of the Himalayan region may prove to be his most enduring legacy, she said. His dealings in San Francisco and overseas proved nettlesome during her unsuccessful 1990 run for governor and her 2000 senate reelection campaign. He was by my side for the good times and for the challenges. And I have to say, watching them over the years, that they were very good to each other, Buell said. Blum was remembered most on Monday for his generosity of spirit and deep devotion to family, including his three daughters from his first marriage Annette, Heidi and Eileen his stepdaughter, Katherine, and many grandchildren. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Blum of Harrison, Ohio, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away on June 22, 2021, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. (86 years old). Friends and associates at the time described him as an aggressive straight shooter with boundless drive and a disarming Lt. (Blos) Blum, who for many years led an equipment and engineering services firm for the commercial baking industry, has died. If you know of an upcoming event for Richard H. Blum, please add one. Anyone can read what you share. Vice President Kamala Harris said the philanthropist believed we could build a world that respected the rights and essential dignity of all people, and dedicated his life to that aim. He was born on September 20, 1936, a son of the late Herman A. and Catherine (Gibson) Blum. Copyright 2019 - 23 Dianne Feinstein announces death of husband Richard Blum - New York Post A graveside service will take place in Oak Hill cemetery this spring at a time to be announced. He was born on September 20, 1936, a son of the late Herman A. and Catherine (Gibson) Blum. Alma Blum (1905-1997) *92 Biography - Sysoon He is also the former chairman of the University of California Board of Regents and a former chairman of the advisory board for the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He attended Wall Lake Community School and graduated with the class of 1961.