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Richard W. "Dick" Laugesen
Feb. 23, 1933 - March 13, 2018
Richard W. "Dick" Laugesen died peacefully at his home March 13, 2018.
Dick was born February 23, 1933, in Crawford, Nebraska, and spent his childhood and adult life in Denver.
He was the long-serving chairman of the Colorado Supreme Court Rules Committee, chairman of the Colorado Bar Association Litigation Section, an ad hoc law professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, author of the 3,300-page "Colorado Litigation Forms and Analysis" book used by Colorado attorneys and law firms; and a variety of other legal books, articles and manuals.
A long list of honors includes his listing in Woodward/White's "Best Lawyers in America"; membership in the St. Ives Academic Society; the Colorado Bar Association's Award of Merit; and a top rating for 45 years in Martindale Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
A longtime partner in DeMoulin, Anderson, Campbell & Laugesen, Dick practiced law in Denver, Colorado Springs and other Front Range communities since joining the bar in 1962 until his death. A 5280 Magazine "Super Lawyers" profile describes him as "Top Rated Insurance Coverage Attorney in Denver."
"Dick was a legend among lawyers," wrote former Denver Chief Deputy DA and radio talk show host Craig Silverman.
After earning his bachelor degree from Colorado State University, Dick served in the United States Air Force. He earned his juris doctor in 1962 from the University of Denver, College of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Law Review.
Dick's family and friends remember him as a humble, kind, generous man who lived for his wife, children, grandchildren, friends, extended family and the cause of justice.
His universe of friends includes myriad Up With People participants from around the globe, whom he and his family hosted and supported during performance travels.
Survivors include: his wife, Elisabeth; daughters Karen L. Sherwood, Amy K. Laugesen (Hume), Kristen L. Demis; and grandchildren Morgan E. and Isabella K.
Close family attended Dick's military honors interment at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver. Plans for a summer memorial are pending.
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Myrna and Richard Cruse
April 17, 2018
Our introduction to the Laugesens was after we moved to Hampden Heights when our three children were small. They had a wonderful wooden play structure in their backyard that attracted our kids, and through it we became friends with Dick and Elisabeth. Dick was kind,gentle and devoted to his family. He did woodworking as a hobby and delighted the children with his projects. Our own children considered the Laugesens as part of our family, and have many fond memories of them. We knew Dick as the loving, caring father and husband who always put his family first.
Mr. Scott Sherwood
April 16, 2018
With my thoughts and prayers. An important figure in the lives of many. Truly a great man. I'll miss him dearly.
April 16, 2018
My deepest heartfelt condolences to his family.
Gene and Mary Sorensen
April 15, 2018
We enjoyed dinner with Dick and Liz. We enjoyed his company. We will miss him. Gene and Mary Sorensen
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