Associate Professor Emeritus Bill Richardson, passed away Sept. 6 at the age of 86.
Richardson joined the Department of Mathematics in 1962 and retired from the role in 2013. He continued to teach for the department as associate professor emeritus through spring 2017.
During his 55 years of service at Wichita State, he has made significant contributions to the development of the math department and provided high-quality administrative services, including serving as assistant chair and then associate chair, from 1964 to 2004. Richardson is greatly respected by students and faculty and will be missed.
A time of remembrance for Richardson will be held by the department at a later date to be announced.
A memorial fund is open to donations from the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement.