During Ms. Feinsteins 1990 race to be Californias governor, Mr. Blum described to The New York Times what he called the triathlon of politics., No. Blum has three daughters from a first marriage: Annette Blum of Santa Monica, Heidi Blum of Switzerland, and Eileen Blum Bourgade of San Francisco. Richard Blum dies: Husband of Dianne Feinstein, S.F. The husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Richard Blum, died Sunday "after a long battle with cancer," she said in a statement. In this life, he said, all Im trying to do is return to my pasture.. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Vice President Mike Pence administers a ceremonial Senate oath to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., accompanied by her husband Richard Blum, on Jan. 3, 2019, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. His mother, Louise Hirsch, was born in El Paso, Texas and grew up in San Francisco. Email: nasimov@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @NanetteAsimov. Obituary Richard "Dick" A. Blum, 75 of Huntley, died peacefully July 20, 2020. Richard Blum, Investor and Husband of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Dies at 86. His energetic life was offset by his curiosity, generous spirit and interest in art and history. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. A private interment will follow. He was like a brother to me.. "Dick" Blum of LaGrange, age 74, passed away at home on February 16, 2012. And innovations touching on everything from virtual reality to baseball.Nanette is also covering the COVID-19 pandemic and served as health editor during the first six months of the crisis, which quickly ended her brief tenure as interim investigations editor.Previously, Nanette covered K-12 education. [31] In the arts and culture, he made grants to the Creative Visions Foundation, the Daniel Pearl Foundation, San Francisco's Asian Art Museum, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. The death of an American investor and husband of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein Richard Blum came as a shock to his friends and family. The marriage was the third for Feinstein and the second for Blum, who had three daughters with his first wife. Richard Blum, 1935-2022. The cause was cancer, according to a statement by Ms. Feinsteins office. In 2020, he contributed $1 million to Unite the Country, a super PAC backing Bidens presidential bid. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his long time loyal friend, Violet Franklin, on July 25, 2018, a sister-in-law, Carol and nephew, Jamie Blum. Blum was remembered most on Monday for his generosity of spirit and deep devotion to family, including his three daughters from his first marriage Annette, Heidi and Eileen his stepdaughter, Katherine, and many grandchildren. With the Dalai Lama among his influential friends, Mr. Blum developed an interest in South Asia as the home of Buddhist philosophy, as a recipient of philanthropy and as a place for adventure: He once led an expedition up part of Mount Everest. financier, UC regent and husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein", "The man behind URS, next to Sen. Feinstein", "San Francisco Mayor Is Planning To Marry an Investment Banker", "Fact Check: Did Sen. Feinstein get a sweetheart deal on post office sales for her husband? [3] After Moscone's assassination, Blum supported the new mayor Dianne Feinstein; they married in 1980. Vice President Kamala Harris said the philanthropist believed we could build a world that respected the rights and essential dignity of all people, and dedicated his life to that aim. For nearly two decades, Blum served as a member of the University of California Board of Regents and was chairman emeritus of the board, and he founded the Blum Center for Developing Economies at UC Berkeley, which is focused on addressing global poverty. Every day in the fog-caressed city of San Francisco, a half dozen souls are overwhelmed by the Big Sleep. Richard Blum, chairman emeritus of the University of California Board of Regents and husband of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, has died from cancer. In the 1984 presidential election, Democratic nominee Walter Mondale interviewed Feinstein to be his running mate but ended up selecting Geraldine Ferraro. He pledged $1.25 million to the University of San Francisco (USF) in 2007, and another $1.5 million to USF for "global education" in 2019. He was by my side for the good times and for the challenges. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Building a successful career in business, he constantly gave back to our city: whether as a patron of our arts, a donor to our food banks or a benefactor to our efforts to end homelessness., Sen. Alex Padilla said that Blum was a compassionate humanitarian who dedicated his life to improving the world for others., Above all, Dick was devoted to his family, Padilla continued. The couple then poured about $3 million of their own money into the 1990 California governors race, which Ms. Feinstein lost to Pete Wilson, a Republican. He subsequently became a consultant in the same industry and oversaw several large projects in the United States and United Kingdom before retiring a second time at the age of 87. Dianne Feinstein's husband Richard Blum dies after long battle with cancer Blum was a financier and philanthropist, focusing on Tibet and ending global poverty Mayor Dianne Feinstein with her. In addition to Ms. Feinstein, Mr. Blum is survived by a brother, Robert; his daughters, Annette, Heidi and Eileen; his stepdaughter, Katherine; and seven grandchildren. (Blos) Blum, who for many years led an equipment and engineering services firm for the commercial baking industry, has died. Richard Blum, Political Donor and Husband of Senator Feinstein, Dies at 86, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/28/us/politics/richard-blum-dead.html. Reached Monday by phone, Jerry Roberts, former politics editor of the San Francisco Chronicle and author of Dianne Feinstein: Never Let Them See You Cry, recalled the strength of the pairs relationship. Contact Us | please know i've been thinking of your beautiful family all week .my deepest regards lois, Dear Jane and John, All the trustees join me in expressing our condolence and deepest sympathy at your father's passing. He was the son of Louise (Hirsch) and Herbert Blum, who sold robes and raincoats. By Alex Traub Feb. 28, 2022 Richard C. Blum, a financier and major donor to Democrats above all his wife, Senator Dianne Feinstein of California died on Sunday at the family home in San. Send Flowers | Dianne Feinsteins husband Richard Blum dies, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Map: Track this weekends rain in the Bay Area, Dianne Feinsteins husband Richard Blum dies after long battle with cancer, Sen. Dianne Feinstein hospitalized with shingles, Barabak: Its the brand that matters in California Senate race, East Bay Rep. Barbara Lee kicks off U.S. Senate campaign in Oakland, Schiff, Porter take early lead in race for Dianne Feinsteins Senate seat, Opinion: California needs a progressive senator to succeed Feinstein. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. When Moscone got shot, that was the first call she made, to Blum, and he came over to City Hall and he was with her, Roberts said. Richard Blum died about two weeks ago after a long battle with cancer. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy J. Blumm (nee Layton); loving father of Jeanne Blumm, Tricia (Kevin) Reis, Scott (Michelle) Blumm and the late Cathy Blumm; adoring grandpa of Cole (Rici), Zachary (Rachel), Kaitlyn (Tyler), Joshua and Jessica (Christian). It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. His father, Herbert Blum of New York City, sold robes and raincoats, and moved to San Francisco after winning the Western sales territory. He was 86 years old. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Richard H. Blum Obituary It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. [11], Blum served on the boards of multiple companies, including Northwest Airlines Corporation,[12] Glenborough Realty Trust, Inc., Korea First Bank,[9] URS Corporation,[13] and National Education Corporation. In 2020, Blum was revealed to have written to the universitys chancellor to push for the admission of an applicant who had been waitlisted and had an approximately 1 in 4 chance of getting in. JoeWise February 28, 2022 1 min read. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Richard C. Blum, the husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, passed away Sunday night February 27, 2022. Washington correspondent Tal Kopan contributed to this report. His net worth was estimated to exceed $1 billion. Heres who has offered big bucks so far. After Bertram Feinsteins death, Dianne Feinstein again met with Blum for an economic update, and a romance soon blossomed, with Feinstein even accompanying Blum on a 1978 trip to India and Nepal. Several years ago, the senator initially failed to disclose that Blum owned more than $100,000 in Facebook shares until after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified to the Senate. He was chairman of equity investment management firm Blum Capital Partners. This is an obituary written for Richard Blum. In 1981, he transformed the effort into the American Himalayan Foundation, which Yudof summed up as a brilliantly conceived effort to provide on-the-ground assistance to impoverished peoples in the region, to build real and metaphorical bridges, to rescue young women from childhood slavery and prostitution to do concrete things for real people on the ground.. He was born July 17, 1939 in Cleburne, Texas to Thomas Jefferson and Irabell (Hernandez) Pruitt. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MUSEUM - FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY/RESEARCH CENTER 119 Main St., P. O. Blum was chairman and president of Blum Capital Partners in San Francisco, an investment company he founded in 1975. This story has been shared 166,442 times. Blums parents had met in 1933. On Monday, condolences poured in from both the states and nations capitals and beyond. Dick was a close friend for over seventy years and I will miss him very much. Blum died Sunday at the family home in San Francisco after a long battle with cancer, Feinsteins office said Monday. Blums revelation triggered a UC investigation in Sept. 2020 aimed at determining whether he had violated a long-standing regents policy prohibiting such influence and, if so, what to do about it. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard H. Blum of East Herkimer, New York, who passed away at the age of 86, on January 13, 2023. He also served as co-chairman of the World Conference on Religion and Peace and was a founding member of National Geographics International Council of Advisors. In a statement of condolence, Mr. Biden called Mr. Blum a successful businessman and proud son of California who dedicated much of his public life to fighting poverty around the globe through the establishment of the American Himalayan Foundation, a nonprofit group that builds schools and hospitals in Tibet, and the Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California, Berkeley, which focuses on innovative solutions to global poverty. Richard Blum, center, joined his wife, Senator Dianne Feinstein, as she was sworn in to another term in the Senate by Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 3, 2019. the establishment of the American Himalayan Foundation. Send flowers. In her statement upon his passing, Feinstein in particular noted the foundation as one of her husbands most significant accomplishments. He was born on September 20, 1936, a son of the late Herman A. and Catherine (Gibson) Blum. Pillsbury acquired the Burger King business in 1967, and a year later, BBDO was signed on as the company's advertising agency. What could reparations mean for Black residents of Alameda County? [22], Blum had a strong interest in Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism, and in 1981 he attempted to climb Mount Everest from the Tibetan side with Sir Edmund Hillary. Our dearest great grandpa, bother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Roger Ressmeyer/CORBIS/VCG via Getty Images, Vivan Mehra/The The India Today Group via Getty Images, Eric Luse/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images, Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images. [25], Blum was at various times a trustee of The Carter Center; co-chairman of The World Conference of Religions for Peace;[9] member of Governing Council of The Wilderness Society;[5] member of the board of trustees of the Brookings Institution; member of the board of trustees of the American Cancer Society Foundation; member of the board of directors of the National Democratic Institute;[26] and a member of the board of trustees of the Richard C. Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California, Berkeley. An audit of Cals admissions practices found that the unidentified students admission was likely influenced by the regents advocacy., In response to the audit, Blum told the San Jose Mercury News that he had written letters of recommendation for years, and never thought they ever had much influence., This is the first time Ive heard that maybe I did something that wasnt right, he said. Will others follow? Richard H. Blum "Sonny" age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home. She started at the Los Angeles Times in 1998, previously covered multiple presidential, state and local races, and completed a Knight-Wallace fellowship at the University of Michigan in 2019. The loss of loved ones can be felt by everyone who knew her and was fortunate enough to be acquaintances with her. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville Home | He was 86. Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. Richard L. Blum Jr., the retired chairman of Julius Wile Sons & Company, national importers of wines and spirits, died on Saturday at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Above and beyond his many professional and philanthropic accomplishments, Dick was a man of personal decency and generosity a champion of human rights, driven by genuine care and compassion to make a difference in the world, Biden said in a statement. [29] He was awarded the UCSF medal in 2012. In recent months, Feinstein spent considerable time away from her Senate schedule in Washington to be with him. Longtime Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's husband, Richard Blum, died Sunday evening following "a long battle with cancer," according to an announcement from Feinstein's office . He was raised and educated in Herkimer and enlisted in the US Airforce. He was 86. [33] He died from cancer at his home in San Francisco on February 27, 2022, at the age of 86.[3][34]. Thielemann will conduct the Eighth Symphony at Carnegie Hall on Sunday and at Zellerbach Auditorium in Berkeley, California, on March 9 as part of the Vienna Philharmonic's six-concert U.S. tour . Mr. Blum became Ms. Feinsteins companion between the death of her second husband, Bertram Feinstein, in 1978, and her victory in a race for mayor of San Francisco in 1979 after two unsuccessful attempts. Just five years had passed since the period Feinstein had called the most traumatic of my life. She was president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1978 when she lost her husband of 16 years, neurosurgeon Bertram Feinstein, to cancer. . Blum battled cancer and died on February 27, 2022, as Mercury News reported . Why Pistons are praising Warriors' Map shows which parts of California exceeded entire years worth of rain, Yes, that's a toucan flying around Walnut Creek, Last chance to see: Bay Bridge lights turn off on Sunday, Map shows stunning improvement in California drought, A $200M bike bridge tantalized this Bay Area city. Copyright 2019 - 23 Distribution and use of this material are governed by There he earned a reputation as a no-nonsense chairperson of the board for nearly three years and got things done: reining in UCs high-spending Office of the President in the mid-2000s, easing out that eras ineffective president and, in 2008, tapping a new president, Mark Yudof, whose five-year tenure was seen by many as beneficial for the university system. News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services. There is no photo or video of Richard H. Blum.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Moscones assassination that same year saw Feinstein propelled into the citys top job, and when she and Blum married in 1980, many viewed it as a marriage of the public and private sectors, The Times reported. Richard Blum lived an extraordinary life, and he left this world better than he found it lifting up our communities and helping connect people from across the globe, Gov. He was 86. By Josh Sosland. Richard C. Blum was an undergraduate at UC Berkeley in the 1950s when he decided to hitchhike through Europe and Northern Africa as an exchange student the summer before his senior year. [18], On April 25, 2009, at talk featuring the 14th Dalai Lama, Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgenau presented Blum with the Berkeley Medal, the university's top honor. My husband was my partner and best friend for more than 40 years. Dick Blum (left) chats it up with Paul Pelosi at the new de Young Museum for a dinner hosted by the city of San Francisco in honor of their Royal Highnesses, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, in 2005. . Dick was more than a friend, Lansing said. It ended badly, California snowpack hits highest level this century for March, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). He had great interest in Tibet, founding the American Himalayan Foundation, a San Francisco-based non-profit to help Nepalis, Tibetans and Sherpas in the area by funding hospitals, building schools and taking care of the elderly and children. Dick was a friend for over 40 years. Prominent San Francisco real estate developer, philanthropist and Democratic donor Mark Buell recalled meeting Blum when he and Feinstein first started dating. Dick was incredibly devoted to his family, particularly his daughters and his grandchildren, and my heart is with them and everyone who Dick encountered, Feinstein said. She previously covered D.C. politics and California lawsuits for McClatchy's publications, including the Sacramento Bee, as a national real-time reporter. Sympathy Ideas. Add a Memory. Dick, we love you, well miss you and well continue to celebrate everything you accomplished during an amazing life., Speaking to The Times in 1990, Blum said he believed in pushing whatever happens to be my agenda to the max.. Feinstein has represented California in the U.S Senate since 1992. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Alzheimer's Association. Thanks for contacting us. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! He Is survived by his wife of 33 years, Harriet Warm, his son Peter Blum, daughters Anne Blum, Jane (John) DeMarchi, Elizabeth (Duncan) Lons- dale, Johanna Schupf, and Katherine (Albert-deceased) Kim. But, again with Mr. Blums financial help, she won election to the Senate in 1992. California Richard Blum, husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, dies at 86 Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) appears with husband Richard Blum at an election event in San Francisco in November. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! Feinstein announced that Blum had died, after a long battle with cancer, in a statement Monday morning that said . He was raised and educated in Herkimer and enlisted in the US Air Force. Four years later, he sold the circus to Mattel for $40 million and was set. But privileged to have known Blos and the joy of playing with him outdoors. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, The World Conference of Religions for Peace, "Deal-Maker's Worlds Mesh at Party in S.F. in sociology from Queens College. ", "Richard Blum dies: S.F. Since 1974, Burger King ran a series of much-lampooned but successful television commercials in . 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Blum was revealed to have written to the universitys chancellor. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to MoCa Cleveland (mocacleveland.org) or the charity of their choice. He was predeceased by : his parents, Herman A. Blum and Catherine Blum (Gibson); his friend Violet Franklin; his sister-in-law Carol; and his nephew Jamie Blum. Dr. Richard Blum Richard Blum was born in Czernowitz (then Austria) in 1913. Richard (Dick) William Siegel, 83, of Andover Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. 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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF/BCN) - Richard Blum, the husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and a longtime member of the University of California Board of Regents, died Sunday evening after. Dick was born . FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, right, smiles next to husband Richard Blum at an election night event in San Francisco.

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