Richard P. Metcalfe
January 4, 1936 – June 25, 2021
Richard died suddenly and peacefully in his sleep on June 25 at his home in San Rafael after a short illness. His big, beautiful heart finally gave out after 85 years. He was a kind and gentle soul who leaves behind a grieving wife and family, and his beloved dog Lola, whose pampered care will continue at home. Richard wrote his own obituary which the family shares:
After 80 years, I decided to write my own obituary. I am a man of few words, so this will be short. “It’s nice to be nice” was my motto. My passion has been to be a good father and provider, and to always catch the most and biggest fish. My son asked me “what is your legacy” and I responded that it is him, his brothers, and sister. My health issues are too numerous to list, but I have done OK with the good care of UCSF doctors and Susan. I was born in San Francisco to Robert and Nadine Metcalfe. My family includes my wife Susan Page-Metcalfe, sons Ken (deceased), Kevin, Keith, Ryan, daughter Kathryn, brother Doug and sister Lynne, grandchildren Alison, Christopher, Ashley, Emma, Ken Jr., Sean, and great grandkids Niko, Payton and Noah.
I graduated from Lincoln High School in San Francisco, and then from San Francisco State University.
I had an extensive and rewarding insurance career including a partnership at the Albert M. Bender Company insurance brokerage firm, was President of Bay Pacific Insurance Brokers, and then onto Wells Fargo Insurance brokers where I retired. I served on the California State Insurance Commission, was Director for the Marin Community College Small Business Center, a member of the Lions Club, San Francisco Olympic Club, Marin Rod & Gun Club, and was a fellow Mason. Over the years, my interests included fishing, duck hunting, baseball, bocce ball, trips to Lake Tahoe, gardening, gambling, and my IPad. The love of my life and top of the list is Lola, a little dog who bonded with me. I know that she will always be looking and waiting for me. I ask that no services be planned, or donations. A remembrance card to Susan would be welcome.