Richard Splittorf
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dick Splittorf at age 95 on June 3, 2017, in Naples, Florida.
Dick was a graduate of Burlingame High School, The University of California Berkeley, and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
As a Marine Corps officer, he served his country in WWII (primarily in Japan) and the Korean War.
For most of his professional life, Dick worked for Sawyer Ferguson Walker Company, one of the nation's leading newspaper advertising sales representative firms. He joined the firm in 1949, and worked in its San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York offices. In 1969, he was named chairman and CEO. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and service to his profession, Dick was elected an honorary life member of International Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives.
Outside of work, Dick was active in the Presbyterian Church and many civic organizations. He was a lifetime member of The University Club in New York City; a member of The Poor Richard Club and The Vesper Club in Philadelphia; a member of Millbrook Country Club and Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, and The Club at Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida. He also served a term as a director of The Forum Club of Southwest Florida.
Dick leaves behind his loving wife, Dorothy; son Richard (Carol) Splittorf of Connecticut; daughter Carla (Duncan) McLaughen of Georgia; daughter Judy (Gregory) Arnold of Florida; and grandchildren Bryan and Michael (Casey) Splittorf, and Carly and Garen Arnold.
Dick's love for his family and his country was boundless. He was, and always will be, an inspiration and role model to all who knew him. He was a devoted and generous husband, father and grandfather; a loyal friend and mentor; and a faithful and proud Marine. He lives on in our hearts forever.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dick Splittorf at age 95 on June 3, 2017, in Naples, Florida.
Dick was a graduate of Burlingame High School, The University of California Berkeley, and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
As a Marine Corps officer, he served his country in WWII (primarily in Japan) and the Korean War.
For most of his professional life, Dick worked for Sawyer Ferguson Walker Company, one of the nation's leading newspaper advertising sales representative firms. He joined the firm in 1949, and worked in its San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York offices. In 1969, he was named chairman and CEO. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and service to his profession, Dick was elected an honorary life member of International Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives.
Outside of work, Dick was active in the Presbyterian Church and many civic organizations. He was a lifetime member of The University Club in New York City; a member of The Poor Richard Club and The Vesper Club in Philadelphia; a member of Millbrook Country Club and Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, and The Club at Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida. He also served a term as a director of The Forum Club of Southwest Florida.
Dick leaves behind his loving wife, Dorothy; son Richard (Carol) Splittorf of Connecticut; daughter Carla (Duncan) McLaughen of Georgia; daughter Judy (Gregory) Arnold of Florida; and grandchildren Bryan and Michael (Casey) Splittorf, and Carly and Garen Arnold.
Dick's love for his family and his country was boundless. He was, and always will be, an inspiration and role model to all who knew him. He was a devoted and generous husband, father and grandfather; a loyal friend and mentor; and a faithful and proud Marine. He lives on in our hearts forever.
Richard Splittorf
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dick Splittorf at age 95 on June 3, 2017, in Naples, Florida.
Dick was a graduate of Burlingame High School, The University of California Berkeley, and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
As a Marine Corps officer, he served his country in WWII (primarily in Japan) and the Korean War.
For most of his professional life, Dick worked for Sawyer Ferguson Walker Company, one of the nation's leading newspaper advertising sales representative firms. He joined the firm in 1949, and worked in its San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York offices. In 1969, he was named chairman and CEO. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and service to his profession, Dick was elected an honorary life member of International Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives.
Outside of work, Dick was active in the Presbyterian Church and many civic organizations. He was a lifetime member of The University Club in New York City; a member of The Poor Richard Club and The Vesper Club in Philadelphia; a member of Millbrook Country Club and Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, and The Club at Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida. He also served a term as a director of The Forum Club of Southwest Florida.
Dick leaves behind his loving wife, Dorothy; son Richard (Carol) Splittorf of Connecticut; daughter Carla (Duncan) McLaughen of Georgia; daughter Judy (Gregory) Arnold of Florida; and grandchildren Bryan and Michael (Casey) Splittorf, and Carly and Garen Arnold.
Dick's love for his family and his country was boundless. He was, and always will be, an inspiration and role model to all who knew him. He was a devoted and generous husband, father and grandfather; a loyal friend and mentor; and a faithful and proud Marine. He lives on in our hearts forever.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dick Splittorf at age 95 on June 3, 2017, in Naples, Florida.
Dick was a graduate of Burlingame High School, The University of California Berkeley, and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
As a Marine Corps officer, he served his country in WWII (primarily in Japan) and the Korean War.
For most of his professional life, Dick worked for Sawyer Ferguson Walker Company, one of the nation's leading newspaper advertising sales representative firms. He joined the firm in 1949, and worked in its San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York offices. In 1969, he was named chairman and CEO. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and service to his profession, Dick was elected an honorary life member of International Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives.
Outside of work, Dick was active in the Presbyterian Church and many civic organizations. He was a lifetime member of The University Club in New York City; a member of The Poor Richard Club and The Vesper Club in Philadelphia; a member of Millbrook Country Club and Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, and The Club at Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida. He also served a term as a director of The Forum Club of Southwest Florida.
Dick leaves behind his loving wife, Dorothy; son Richard (Carol) Splittorf of Connecticut; daughter Carla (Duncan) McLaughen of Georgia; daughter Judy (Gregory) Arnold of Florida; and grandchildren Bryan and Michael (Casey) Splittorf, and Carly and Garen Arnold.
Dick's love for his family and his country was boundless. He was, and always will be, an inspiration and role model to all who knew him. He was a devoted and generous husband, father and grandfather; a loyal friend and mentor; and a faithful and proud Marine. He lives on in our hearts forever.
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