Richard Thies Remembered as a “National Treasure”

Apr 14, 2021 | News

The Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette honored senior Shareholder Richard Thies with a feature article after his passing. With quotes from attorneys and friends near and far, Dick was remembered as a “lawyer’s lawyer” and “consummate statesman,” as well as a family man, pilot and musician. He is pictured with his loving wife of almost 67 years, Marilyn, who survives him. Read the feature article here.

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