It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Rick Roberts, former Assistant Vice President for University Advancement, died. Rick passed away Monday morning after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 57.
Rick was a long-time major gifts officer at Trinity. He joined the University in 1992 and quickly rose to leadership positions within the major gifts office and the division of Advancement. At one point during his Trinity tenure, he served as Interim Vice President for Advancement. He excelled at developing relationships with alumni, and his entrepreneurial spirit helped to provide leadership through Trinity’s $200 million capital campaign.
He was a frequent participant in noon ball and had a penchant for writing poetry. He often shared his prose at employee gatherings and other special events on campus.
In 2012, Rick was named Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at Texas Lutheran University. His history of fundraising within the Greater San Antonio area and experience at a private liberal arts college were attractive assets for TLU. He considered himself a servant leader, who understood the value of a liberal arts education.
He previously served as a development officer at New Mexico State University and a financial adviser at Dean Witter. Rick earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in higher education administration from New Mexico State University.
His enthusiasm, positive outlook, and ready smile will be missed, especially by his family. Rick is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dacia, daughter Elizabeth, and son E.J. ’08.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the campus of Texas Lutheran University with Rev. Milton Lewis officiating. A reception will follow at the Fritz House on the Texas Lutheran University Campus.
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