In Memoriam: Richard L. Thies Share:
We are very saddened to inform you that Richard (Dick) L. Thies, former ABA Board member, passed away peacefully on April 10 at the age of 89. Dick is survived by his wife, brother and sister, five children, sixteen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Dick served the ABA in many capacities over the years. He served in the House of Delegates for 27 years – most notably as the Illinois State Delegate from 1994-2005 and as a member of the ABA Board of Governors from 1988-1991. He served as Chair of the Senior Lawyers Division. He was also very active in the Illinois State Bar Association and served as its president from 1986-1987.