Birth date: Jul 10, 1946 Death date: Jan 17, 2020
Richard Joseph Brehm, 73, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Memphis, Tennessee, following a lengthy illness. Richard was born in St. Helens, England on July 10, 1946, but grew up in Rahway, New Jersey. After attending Cornell Univer Read Obituary
Richard and I worked together for over 30 years. Richard became more than a co-worker to me - he was a dear friend. We worked together, we laughed together and shared so much more. We teased each other that he was my boss and when he retired and came back to work "as needed" I became his boss! Richard loved his wife Carol and their daughter and grandson! Richard was the smartest person I ever met. His knowledge on so many different topics was phenomenal. My heart was broken when he left us but I know that he is at peace. I will forever miss Richard but I thank God for allowing him to be a part of my life for 30 years. Pam Robinson
I will miss my big brother greatly. Although I didn't get to see him as much as I would have liked, I do think about him often. He was a source of pride for me growing up knowing he possessed such high intelligence and was such an outstanding scholar. He was the first to attend college in our family and I know he was the joy of our mother's heart. Between him and my brother Bill, a young boy could not have wished for two better big brothers. I looked up to them both and I still do to this day. Fortunately, thanks to the persistence of my wife Joanne, I've had two opportunities to visit Rich over the last two years. We got a chance to reunite and I saw what a wonderful life he and Carol had made for themselves in Memphis. I had the chance to see Carrie and to meet little Will and to see first hand the joy on my brother's face for the life he had made for himself. I love my brother and I will miss him but I do have the piece of mind knowing he led a happy and fulfilling life.
Rest in peace my brother and say Hi from me to the family in heaven !!
Love,
Michael
