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Dr. Richard (Dick) Schiller passed away March 3, 2016, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 74. Dick is survived by his wife Elizabeth and by his sister Jane Fontes together with her husband Michael and their four children; also by his brother-in-law, Dr. William Pugh and wife, Dr. Patricia Troncoso. Dick was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Marjorie, and his sister Marilyn.
Dick was born in 1941 in Moorhead, Minnesota but the family soon moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota where he grew up. They later moved to Kansas City where he graduated from North Kansas City High. After completing his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Missouri and Kansas, he earned his Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Kansas. Dick taught both English and Biology at Topeka High School and Topeka West High School where he would become an Assistant Principal. He was later named Director of the Adventure Center, an elementary-level enrichment school. In addition, he went on to become Director of Curriculum for the Topeka Public Schools. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth, in 1984. After moving to Norman in 1985, Dick served as Principal of Norman High School until 1991 when he became an Assistant Superintendent until retirement in 2008.
Throughout his career, Dick received many honors including being interviewed by the morning and evening national news channels for the creation of the Adventure Center in Topeka. He was recognized as a national Principal of Leadership from the National School Safety Center and Pepperdine University. During his principalship at Norman High School he spearheaded the school’s successful bid for a national Blue Ribbon School Award. He was then appointed to evaluate other outstanding schools across the nation for that same award in Texas, Kentucky, Indiana, and California.
Dick was known for his great sense of humor and positive attitude. He was passionate about education, animals, and nature. Dick enjoyed traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Memorial services will begin at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2016, at Mc Farlin Memorial United Methodist Church, 419 S. University, in Norman. Reverend Linda Harker will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wild Care or the Norman Animal Shelter.
Arrangements for Dr. Richard (Dick) Schiller and his family have been placed in the care of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman. Online condolences may be shared at www.HavenbrookFuneralHome.com.
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