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LUCHSINGER, Richard G.
LUCHSINGER, Richard G. (Dubuque, IA, Sept. 15, 1943--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 27, 2024) The son of Raymond and Angeline (Nacos) Luchsinger in Dubuque, Iowa, Richard attended JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and FULTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL and DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. In 1961, Richard enrolled in the UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE, later completing coursework at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota. After nine years of coursework, Rich obtained an architect license and joined a small firm in Madison. He eventually left Wisconsin and joined the Durant Group in Rockford, Illinois and then returned to Dubuque to assist the City of Dubuque on the construction of the FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER.
In December 1984 Richard was hired as the first Project Manager (outside of the immediate Conlon family) for the CONLON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Richard loved this role and spent thirty years contributing to the growth and success of the company. His talents as an architect coupled with his background in planning and design assisted clients in exploring ideas and identifying design solutions within their budget.
Richard retired in January, 2015, after over forty years of professional experience which included drafting, design development, planning, working drawing and specification productions, scheduling, estimating, project management and supervision, client- contractor coordination, quality control and independent architectural practice. He was integral to the successful completion of many new and remodel projects working with the following Dubuque organizations: FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL ASSOCIATES CLINIC PC (THE), SUNNYCREST MANOR, CLARKE COLLEGE, LORAS COLLEGE, and the DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART.
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"Richard G. Luchsinger," Dubuque Today, Online