A resident of Cleveland, Ohio for more than 50 years, Richard was born on August 8, 1944, in Cleveland to Robert and Jayne Schwachter(deceased) Brother of Lawrence (deceased). Richard graduated from Shaker Heights High School and received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from The University of Wisconsin and a Juris Doctorate in Law from Case Western Reserve University.
Richard was a lawyer by trade, as well as a Real Estate investor, a divorce mediator, a champion for helping families deal with Elder Care for their loved ones, a podcaster with a series called “The Reluctant Senior” as well as an avid writer and painter.
Richard is survived by his wife Barbara Bernstein of Mountain View, CA, his children Steven Schwachter of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Marc Schwachter of Cleveland, OH, his grandchildren Simon Schwachter, Ava Schwachter, Hudson Schwachter and Zane Schwachter as well as his friend and children’s mother Betsy Mielziner of Cleveland, OH.
Private services will be held in Mountain View, CA and a celebration of life for his friends and loved ones from Cleveland will be held in Cleveland at a later date this summer.
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