Born: Sept. 19, 1951, to Virginia Grace Kunkel and Anthony P. Jerome in New York City, NY.

Died: Jan. 3, 2022 in Denver, CO, by his own hand, suffering from a terminal illness.  

Lived an enthusiastic life, full of love and laughter.

Raised in Holyoke, CO.  1969 Graduate of Holyoke H.S. 
B.A., Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO.
J.D., University of Denver College of Law, Denver, CO.

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Will be remembered for his kindness, intelligence, sense of humor, integrity and his love of family, friends, sports, science fiction and rock and roll! 

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Per his wishes, Rick's ashes will be spread in the Rocky Mountains.