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Obituary

Richard Curtis Hintz, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on September 20, 1940, in Cloquet, Minnesota, the son of William Otto Hintz and Jennie Caroline (Skog) Hintz, and later the stepson of Fred J. Tario.

Richard, known affectionately as Dick, dedicated his professional life to music education. He taught vocal music at Kalamazoo Central High School from 1963 to 1972, and later at Otsego High School …

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I was so sorry to hear about Richard's passing. He was such a educated music teacher!  I was impressed by his vast know…
I was so sorry to hear about Richard's passing. He was such a educated music teacher!  I was impres…
I was so sorry to hear about Richard's passing. He was such a ed…
I don’t even know what to say. I’m gutted. He was one of the most important humans in my life, and easily the most infl…
I don’t even know what to say. I’m gutted. He was one of the most important humans in my life, and …
I don’t even know what to say. I’m gutted. He was one of the mos…

My deepest condolences to Sandra and family for the loss of this amazing man. Both he and Sandra made a huge impact in …

My deepest condolences to Sandra and family for the loss of this amazing man. Both he and Sandra ma…

My deepest condolences to Sandra and family for the loss of this…

Sandy - I am very sorry for your loss!  I always appreciated my relationship with Dick.  I am thankful he passed peacef…

Sandy - I am very sorry for your loss!  I always appreciated my relationship with Dick.  I am thank…

Sandy - I am very sorry for your loss!  I always appreciated my …

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What were Richard's favorite artists or styles of art?
Richard had a lifelong appreciation for the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. His favorit…
Richard had a lifelong appreciation for the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. His favorite composer…
Richard had a lifelong appreciation for the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. His favorite composer was Brahms. We might hav…

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Born

September 20th, 1940
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Passed away

January 11th, 2026
Kalamazoo, MI

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