Background
Risch, Richard William was born on January 8, 1941 in Milwaukee.
Risch, Richard William was born on January 8, 1941 in Milwaukee.
Son of Frederick William and Sophia (Banker) R. Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1965.
Assistant floriculturist Mitchell Park Conservatory, Milwaukee, 1968-1972, assistant horticultural director, 1972-1981, conservatory director, 1981.
Member American Association Botanical Gardens and Arborea (chairman conservatory committee 1984-1986), Milwaukee Bonsai Society (June Kelley award 1982).