Richard Combs

Richard Leslie Combs was born in Glendale, CA but grew up in Hereford, TX. “Dick”, as everyone came to know him, went on to attend Texas Tech, where he majored in architecture (and minored in golf!). After college he moved to Denver, CO for his first architectural job. Shortly thereafter he met and married Peggy Duffy. They had three wonderful, and eventually quite accomplished, children: Leslie, Patrick and Daniel. Dick was a founding partner in the Denver based architectural firm of Sink, Combs, Dethlefs. His primary role in the firm eventually became “the partner with the open door”, as many of the young or recent hires often sought his advice regarding a vast spectrum of issues. Dick and Peggy divorced in the late 90s, and in 2002 Dick met and married Sue Wayne. Following his retirement Dick and Sue lived in New Mexico for a short while, but eventually returned to both their Texas roots, settling in Austin, TX. Their new home was on a golf course and Dick enjoyed countless rounds of golf with his many new friends. Dick Combs was a man loved by many for his kindness, his wonderful sense of humor, and his extreme loyalty to friends and family.

“Grandpa” will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Sadie, Wynn, Davis, Quinn and Tillie; and, as he was known to them as “Duck”, Brendan, Sarah and Evan were among his greatest admirers. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Dick’s name to Hospice Austin online at hospiceaustin.org.