Richard W. Mickus
Richard W. Mickus, manager of custodial operations and painters, died Friday, March 13, 2020. He was 75.
Richard joined 窪蹋勛圖厙 in 2000 and was part of the custodial operations staff who won the Presidents Team Award in 2011 for service to the College. Colleagues recalled his strong commitment to his job, coworkers and 窪蹋勛圖厙. Richard enjoyed everything that he did at 窪蹋勛圖厙 100%, said Sue Coonradt, supervisor of maintenance. He was very supportive. He was dedicated to his staff and got to know each employee individually. He especially enjoyed welcoming new individuals to the 窪蹋勛圖厙 community.
Born on March 11, 1945, in Amsterdam, New York, Richard served in the U.S. Army. Survivors included two sons, Louis and Bruce Kexel, two brothers, Jerry and Thomas Mickus, and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce.