Background
Grace, Richard Edward was born on June 26, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Edward and Louise (Koko) Grace.
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When Every Day Is Saturday is a how-to book to plan for a happy, meaningful retirement. The Grace Retirement Inventory sets a fast opening pace and prompts thoughtful, focused questions about retirement. Some retirees seem to have failed badly while many others appear to be happy and successful. What was their guide to success? Dr. Grace's research with seven hundred retirees differentiates this book from all others. Six central themes are developed: 1) freedom and leisure, 2) financial independence, 3) separation from work, 4) family and friends, 5) health, and 6) helping others. Readers evaluate their attitude toward each of these themes and this simple measure predicts their happiness in retirement. The writing is concise, interspersed with comments and stories from the lives of current retirees. Inclusion of these vignettes adds hope, inspiration, and a dash of realism to what lies ahead for every working adult.
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When Every Day Is Saturday is a how-to book: how to plan for a happy, meaningful retirement. The Grace Retirement Inventory (GRI) sets a fast opening pace and prompts thoughtful, focused questions about retirement. Why?Some retirees seem to have failed badly; many others appear to be happy and content. This latter group has found a good measure of fulfillment with their new lifestyle. What was their guide to success?Dr. Grace's research with seven hundred retirees differentiates this book from all others. Six central themes are rank-ordered by importance: 1) freedom and leisure, 2) financial independence, 3) separation from work, 4) family and friends, 5) health and 6) helping others. Readers evaluate their attitude toward each of these themes; this simple measure predicts their happiness in retirement.The writing is concise, interspersed with comments and stories from the lives of current retirees. Inclusion of these vignettes adds hope, inspiration and a dash of realism to what lies ahead for every working adult.Simple concepts, reinforced by real stories, personalize the conclusions for every reader.
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Grace, Richard Edward was born on June 26, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Edward and Louise (Koko) Grace.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, 1954.
Assistant professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1954-1958; associate professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1958-1962; professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1962; head school materials science and metallurgical engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1965-1972; head division interdisciplinary engineering studies, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1970-1982; head freshman engineering department, assistant dean engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1981-1987; vice president for student services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1987-1995; director undergraduate studies program, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1995. Consultant to Midwest industries.
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Fellow American Society Metals (teacher award 1962), American Society Engineering Education (Centennial medallion 1993), Accreditation Board Engineering and Technology (past director and officer engineering education and accreditation committee, related engineering committee, Grinter award 1989). Member Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (board directors 1987-1990), Lafayette Symphony Foundation Board (president 1993-1995), Wabash Valley Trust History Preservation (Johanna Downie Preservation award, 2009), Lafayette Country Club, Rotary, Elks, Tau Beta Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Consuela Cummings Fotos, January 29, 1955. Children: Virginia Louise, Richard Cummings (deceased).