Richard John Limacher

Background

Limacher, Richard John was born on March 2, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph John and Shirley Ann Limacher.

Education

Bachelor, Illinois State University, 1972. Master of Arts, University Maryland, 1979.

Career

Substitute teacher Chicago Public Schools, 1972-1979. English teacher Westinghouse Area Vocational High School, Chicago, 1975. English instructor Somerset (Kentucky) Community College, 1979-1980.

Technical writer Lindberg, a Unit of General Signal, Watertown, Wisconsin, 1981-1982. Business writer Francorp, Inc., Olympia Fields, Illinois, 1982-1983. Editorial director Money Maker's Monthly, Tinley Park, 1997-1998.

Owner Creative Commons Writers, Matteson, since 1983. Part-time newspaper reporter Herald-News, Joliet, Illinois, 1983-1984, The Star, Chicago Heights, Illinois, 1984-1985, Daily Journal, Kankakee, Illinois, 1993-1995. Newspaper reporter, columnist The Advocate, Clifton, Illinois, 1973, 91-95.

Achievements

• Richard John Limacher has been listed as a notable freelance writer, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Robert "Bird" Stevens Foundation for Disabled Runners and Their Families, Park Forest, Illinois, 1996-1999. With United States Naval Reserve, 1972-1973. Member Modern Language Association, Chicago Area Runners Association (former director, board directors 1994-1997, Volunteer of Year 1996), University Maryland Alumni Association, Park Forest Running and Pancake Club (former race director 1993-1995).

Interests

• Creative writing, running, competing in triathlons, volunteering at races.

Connections

Married Kathleen Mae Tydd DeYoung, August 18, 1979 (divorced September 1981). Married Beth Leslie Shifrin, August 4, 1985.

Father:

Joseph John

Mother:

Shirley Ann Limacher

Spouse:

Kathleen Mae Tydd DeYoung

Spouse:

Beth Leslie Shifrin