Background
Uthmann, Richard W. was born on March 18, 1938 in Chanute, Kansas, United States. Son of Walter Henry and Susie Elizabeth Uthmann.
Uthmann, Richard W. was born on March 18, 1938 in Chanute, Kansas, United States. Son of Walter Henry and Susie Elizabeth Uthmann.
Bachelor in Music Education, Washington State University, 1960. Master of Arts in Music Education, Washington Music Education, 1971.
Teacher band Garfield Public Schools, Washington, 1961—1963, Mukilteo Public Schools, 1963—1967. Teacher music Granger Public Schools, 1967—1968, Billings Public Schools, 1971—1973. Teacher band Kelso Public Schools, Washington, 1973—1988, Wahkiakum Public Schools, Cathlamet, 1988—1997, Cornerstone Christian School, Kelso, 1997—2006.
With Principally Winds Woodwind Quintet, since 2004. Captain United States Army, 1968-1969, Vietnam.
Director theatre orchestra Performing Arts Center, Longview, Washington, since 1976. Board directors Mount Solo Homeowners Association, since 1997. Member of Washington Music Educators Association (Hall of Fame 2002), Southwest Washington Symphony (board directors since 1980, President Volunteer Service award 2007), Southwest Washington Youth Symphony 2006-2007.
Married Edith L. Uthmann, June 29, 1963. 1 child James Richard.