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Rick Propp, PhD

Alamo, CA

1969 - December 23, 2023

1969 - Dec 23, 2023

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Faith Richardson

Eileen - I had the pleasure of working with Rick for many years at Workday. He always was ready to jump in and assist with a smile on his face and a ton of patience. We also bonded over our love of labradoodles often trading stories about Seamus and Montana. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

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Eileen Propp

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Eileen Propp

Thank you for the memory of Montana & Rick’s love for him. Rick spoke of you & Seamus . It’s so true Rick... Read more Thank you for the memory of Montana & Rick’s love for him. Rick spoke of you & Seamus . It’s so true Rick was always ready ... Read more Thank you for the memory of Montana & Rick’s love for... Read more

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Josh Paley

Rick was our roomie in grad school. I don't think anyone ever had a bad word to say about him. Nice, smart, caring, hard-working... name the positive adjective and it surely applied.

It's weird what one remembers, whether it's the karaoke machine he had in his room or the poker games we played monthly or his insistence that Taco Bell hot sauce was optimal for removing gunk from a dirty penny (I won a bet as pure vinegar was better).

I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was one of nature's really great human beings.

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Eileen Propp

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Eileen Propp

Rick had a karaoke machine? THIS is news to me. Poker I was well aware of. Rick had a karaoke machine? THIS is news to me. Poker I was well aware of. Rick had a karaoke machine? THIS is news to me. Poker... Read more

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Maggie Morales

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Michael Mease

We once wrote a song with Rick in it called PCQ Blues:"In the morning, Outlook’s awry -- 3 runs, overnight -- None passed, obviously -- Rick Propp, (please) push it manually" and we will forever be grateful for "Rick's tasks", which we continue to use to this day. Most of all, I am thankful for the calmness and humor he brought to every interaction I had with him. It was an honor to have known him.

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Cynthia Johnson

Eileen Propp

Nuno Moreira

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Eileen Propp

So my question is did Rick sing the song or was he just featured in it? I heard a lot about Rick’s tasks.... Read more So my question is did Rick sing the song or was he just featured in it? I heard a lot about Rick’s tasks. His brain & logic ... Read more So my question is did Rick sing the song or was he ... Read more

Kira Zender

The Rick I remember from high school was very bright and I am so glad he was able to share his light and love with many people, a true success in my book, my condolences to Eileen and the family, may his memory bring you joy.

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Nuno Moreira

My deepest and sincere condolences to Ricks family! I've met Rick 2 months after I joined Workday, and he was the Reference in my area... He taught more in 2h than anyone else...Infinite patience and kindness ! What an amazing human being! Thank You Rick for everything you done for us!

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Doug McCarthy

I grew up with Rick in Lakeland and remember playing him in a tennis tournament. So sorry to hear that he passed. Will be praying for you and the family.

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Debbie Bunin

So saddened to learn of Rick's passing. May Rick's memory be a blessing to all. He was such a sweetie. Kindest of hearts! Was wonderful to see how happy he became when he met you, Eileen. My thoughts are with you and Rick's full, extended family. I'll give some thought to memories to share from graduate school days. Life got busy and we fell out of touch but I have fond memories attending your wedding and Rick and Eileen attended mine. I remember conversations I had with Rick when he first met Eileen and they started dating. I believe I was part of the "vetting" process. So happy you two found each other and so saddened that your time together wasn't so much longer.

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Bo Friedman

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Eileen Propp

Thank you Debbie for vetting me. I fell in love with Rick & our love grew over time. We were blessed to... Read more Thank you Debbie for vetting me. I fell in love with Rick & our love grew over time. We were blessed to have found each other.... Read more Thank you Debbie for vetting me. I fell in love with... Read more

Vishal Sadaphal

Rick was a wonderful person and a huge part of Workday. He will be greatly missed and his legacy will be remembered for years to come. Wishing your family peace and courage during your mourning period.

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Cynthia Johnson

Pingping He

Eileen, please accept my deepest condolences to you and the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Rick before, even though it was just a very short period of time. I was blown away by his humility, knowledge and willingness to help. I still remember that I've told him one time that he would be a great college professor if he never left the school. May you rest in peace Rick and your impact on us will last.

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Praveen Koka

2016, Workday Way, Pleasanton, CA, USA

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Celeste Gallagher

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Praveen Koka

Eileen,

I extend my deepest condolences for your loss.

Rick's impact as a coworker and mentor during... Read more Eileen,

I extend my deepest condolences for your loss.

Rick's impact as a coworker and mentor during my early days in Workday... Read more Eileen,

I extend my deepest condolences for your... Read more

Gayle Nygaard

My condolences Eileen on the passing of your beloved partner. May your memories sustain you in the days ahead. Rick was an inspiring Workmate and will be greatly missed.

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Karen Rosenthal

Eileen, your Rick was on my team when I first joined Workday. In fact, he did my technical interview! He was a brilliant, kind, gentle person at work, always ready to lend a hand or provide insight into any issue. I loved working with him and am so very sorry to hear of your loss.

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Pam (Berkowitz) Koerkel

I am so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. It is nice to hear these stories about where life took him, as I knew him all the way back at Duke. He was a really good guy and it sounds like he had a wonderful life.

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Bo Friedman

Bo Friedman

I knew Rick in college. He would make us laugh, and was very good natured. At some point, we got into a pattern of him creating poems while we were trying to go to sleep. We laughed really hard. He's at peace now.

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Eileen Propp

William Konomos

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Eileen Propp

Bo, He spoke of you & said he wished he had stayed in touch. His illness made it hard to communicate as ... Read more Bo, He spoke of you & said he wished he had stayed in touch. His illness made it hard to communicate as time went on but it made... Read more Bo, He spoke of you & said he wished he had stayed ... Read more

Bo Friedman

I'm sorry for your loss, Eileen. I'm sorry for your loss, Eileen. I'm sorry for your loss, Eileen.

William Konomos

As one of Rick’s friends from college, it has certainly been quite some time since we spoke. However, my lasting memories of Rick were his unfailing enthusiasm at Duke and his kindness to everyone he met. Perhaps it is overused, but I never heard him say a bad thing about anyone at any time. I will miss you, Rick!

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Ryan Fastenau

2018, Workday - Headquarters, Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA, USA

Hawaiian Friday in action — with Rick Propp, Christina Sabalvaro, Catherine Dizon and Ryan Fastenau

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Celeste Gallagher

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Ryan Fastenau

Rick was a terrific colleague and friend. He was impactful to so many of us at Workday and certainly someone... Read more Rick was a terrific colleague and friend. He was impactful to so many of us at Workday and certainly someone we always looked ... Read more Rick was a terrific colleague and friend. He was impactful... Read more

Glenn Sulzberg

I am so sorry for your your loss. Rick was a sensitive, brilliant, kind individual who I will always remember. I looked forward everyday for our morning conversations, as Rick always had a smile on his face and something insightful to say, and I couldn't wait for Fridays to see which Hawaiian shirt he would wear. May his memory be a blessing.

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Amy O'Hanlon

2023

From Cynthia Johnson: I also want to thank all of you who gave me Workday photos of Rick. I made him a scrapbook with the photos, printed out message from WoW feedback, email and CaringBridge, and the many awards and accolades he received at Workday. It meant so much to gift that special book to Rick.

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Amy O'Hanlon

From Marc Day:

So sorry to read this. You both fought courageously and admirably. Thank you for sharing all that you have and for taking such great care of my friend. I am sorry for your loss and wish you to be overwhelmed by great memories.

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Amy O'Hanlon

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I’m so sorry, Eileen. Sending you all the love and prayers. Rick was a special person to many and I feel honored to have known him.

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Created with love by Keelyn Hanlon (Rick's cousin), Matt Hanlon, Amy O'Hanlon and Eileen Propp (Rick's wife).

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