Richard Walter Kelly, 85, passed away on January 25, 2021. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He started his extensive and esteemed career at ASU in 1964 as a professor. During his 35 years at ASU, he advanced to become Associate Dean of Engineering, making ASU a top-25 engineering program, and positively impacting countless students. He retired in 1999 as Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.



In his retirement, he and his wife, Mary, started an antique business and enjoyed traveling, golfing, serving their OLPH parish, and spending time with their grandchildren and friends from the Irish community.



Richard is survived by two children, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Mary and a brother.



Due to COVID restrictions, a memorial service will be held later in the spring and close friends and family will be notified directly. To offer condolences, the family suggests you donate to the Alzheimer Foundation of America. (Source: Arizona Republic)