Richard Edward Blauer, z”l, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, at the age of 78.  Rick is lovingly remembered by his wife Charlotte Blauer, daughter Lindsey Blauer Ciechanowski (Jonathan Ciechanowski), granddaughter Ruth Ciechanowski, and large Blauer family in Portland and beyond.

Born in Portland to Sol and Ruth Blauer, z”l, Rick grew up in Raleigh Hills with his sister Joanne Blauer (Floyd Weintraub, z”l), and attended Shattuck School, Raleigh Hills School, Beaverton High School, University of Oregon, then Portland State University. His love of music began early and continued throughout his life. He enjoyed spending time playing guitar with his daughter when she was younger. In recent years while living in Las Vegas, Rick was president of the Las Vegas Blues Society and played bass guitar in a band. He and Charlotte were deeply involved in the local music community and prioritized supporting local artists, on stage and off. When in Oregon, Rick always enjoyed the coast, particularly Cannon Beach, and had a love of flying kites, a love he shared even recently with his granddaughter. Rick is remembered by family and friends as smart, witty, patient, loving, and supportive.

There will be no services, though condolences and memories may be shared by email to Charlotte@CharlotteBlauer.com. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation, or a music related charity of your choice.