Background
Goldsmith, Richard Elsinger was born on December 17, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of National and Ruth (Elsinger) Goldsmith.
Goldsmith, Richard Elsinger was born on December 17, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of National and Ruth (Elsinger) Goldsmith.
University of Texas and Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1955). Harvard University (Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, 1958). New York University (Master of Laws in Taxation, 1966).
Phi Beta Kappa.
Working as a partner of MATTHEWS & BRANSCOMB. Admitted to the bar, 1958, Texas.
Founder, chairman San Antonio Area Foundation, 1964, president, 1976—1979, Community Guidance Center, 1964, 1980, United Way San Antonio and Bexar County, 1970—1971, San Antonio Food Bank, 2003—2005. Co-founder, 1st president Half Way House of San Antonio. Co-founder Combined Charities Investment Group, 1987, chairman, 1990—2006.
President Jewish Federation San Antonio, 1977—1979. Co-founder, president Temple Beth-El Permanent Charities Foundation, 1988—2001.
Married Antonia Elisabeth Kunz, November 17, 1967. Children: Ruth Elisabeth, Joan Margaret.