Richard Scott Suurmeyer

Rich will be missed by many. I was 15 when I first was introduced to Rich. He taught me alot through the years I worked with him and has always been apart of my family. He was like my second dad. He gave me a nick name of Mouse and it has stuck with me for 30 years. RIP Rich we will miss you

Rich you will be missed by many gonna miss our chats about life’s ups and downs. Rest easy my friend.

Moose we will miss you. Your smile lite up a room. You will never be forgotten.

On behalf of the Costello family, we wish to extend our deep sorrow on the passing of our former manager,Rich, at the BW Midway Hotel to the Suurmeyer family. Laura, Nick & myself were employed at the hotel in different departments but we all were joined by the family atmosphere that Rich & Mary created. There wasn’t a harder working manager than Rich, from cleaning toilets, setting up tables, fixing registers to cooking up & organizing huge holiday banquets, and so much more. He was a friend or a father figure to all of us at one time or another. Then he re-created the same hard wording role at Royal Scot. No one will ever replace Rich. We will remember him fondly forever in our thoughts & hearts

I am speaking for the whole Kelly family when I say we are heart broken to hear of Rick’s passing. We go back many years with him as not only a friend but helping us with both Jon and Jill’ weddings, and planning many of our Everett reunions at Midway. He knew the business of food, drinks and entertaining. I don’t remember ever seeing him without a smile. Rick would always go out of his way for his friends. Everyone loved him. Such a gentle giant. He will be sorely missed. Only regret is we hadn’t seen him for a few years. Wish we could turn back time. Sincere condolences to his family.

I met Rich when I was 21, when my dad passed he made me feel like I still had a dad. It was the best 10 yrs of my life working with my North Pine family. He will be missed by so many, he was the best. An amazing mentor, friend, and part of my family. His family is in my prayers, Mary, Bo, and Emily.

I am extremely sorry and sad to hear of Rich’s passing. He was a great man with integrity, strong work ethic but never took himself too seriously. I met Rich wephen I was 15 at the Capitol Park Hotel where he eventually became a Manager. We stayed in touch as I grew into my 20’s seeing him at the Midway Motor Lodge. He taught me a lot about life as we would have many conversations. He was a good man with a good heart.

We were so sad to hear of Ricks passing. “Big Sur”s smile and friendly manner will be greatly missed. Not only did we play in the pigs and freaks football together , we played a lot of basketball , Rick was a natural athlete. When our second daughter got married , we had her wedding reception at the midway, as we did for our first daughter, For our second daughter the room was over booked . Rick and Mary closed down Roxy’s and set it up for the reception. It was perfect. Please know that our prayers our with you Mary and your family. Greg and Pat Keast

Rick(Moose) was always larger than life to me. My oldest brother Bills best man and best friend. May they both continue their tennis competition in Heaven. I was so honored to work as a wedding DJ at both Midway and Royal Scott. Richard was a consummate professional and a joy to work with, and you could not ask for a better food and beverage manager for your event! My dear parents Bill and Ruby loved him and so did my brothers Jim and Ed. God bless Mary and your family.

I’m so sad to learn about Richs passing…. What a great man! Just recently, Vic and I ran into him at the grocery store…. I heard a familiar and nostalgic voice call out “Victor and Martinique” across the produce aisle…. I knew the voice instantly. I am grateful to have seen him then and I am grateful for all he had taught me over several years. He was a HARD worker and dear friend. My condolences go out to Mary, Bo and Emily …. You will be missed, Rich.

It’s been many years since my Roxy/Midway days, but never forgotten. Rich not only employed me, but both my kids. We were not co-workers there, but rather a family and he was the patriarch. Treated my kids to the best sweet sixteen party ever! My heart goes out to his family. He will be missed.

So sad to hear about Ricks passing. We met so many years ago when our moms worked together and parents played bridge. In high school we had always agreed that if there was a party and we weren’t dating anyone we would be each other’s dates! Such a great guy…….
Heaven has gained a special person. Hugs and prayers to the family.

Sorry to hear about Rick. He was a kind, easy going guy who was always willing to help others. I am sure he will be missed by many.

Mary, Shirley and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this time of loss. As the previous posts attest, Rich’s contagious smile and personality (which were clearly evident in the college days) continued on through the years and were treasured by many. It was my pleasure to spend countless hours with him as a co-worker, softball/bowling teammate, tenant/roommate at the Moose Lodge, and friend. Affectionately known as “The Moose”, it was Rich, the person, who demonstrated by example the right way to conduct one’s self down life’s path. May he Rest In Peace and may you take comfort in knowing of the people he touched.

Don G & Shirley Goodger

I was saddened to hear of Rich’s passing. I worked for him many years at the Midway Hotel. He was by far the best manager that I have ever had in my nearly 40-year customer service career. He never asked me to do something that he wouldn’t do himself. I remember if we were looking for him in the hotel, the last place we looked for him was in his office. He usually wasn’t there. He would be cooking in the restaurant or doing projects in the hotel. Rich needed that big body of his to hold an even bigger heart. You will be in my thoughts and prayers Mary, Emily, and Bo.

I really liked Rick and will always have that memory of his full-faced smile. I also saw him at our 50th class reunion last Fall. I do not know of a single person that did not like Rick.

He was truly a “people person” and I will definitely miss him. Rest In Peace Rick – until we meet again.

So sad to hear that Rich passed. I had the honor of working with him at the Hoffman House/Midway Hotel for years. He was always a hands on manager, and worked along side us to ensure that we all knew what needed to be done. He ran a tight ship, but also made sure that we all had fun doing our jobs while we were there.

I remember when I first started as a line cook that I couldn’t flip an omelet in the pan, and this is the way he expected it to be done. He told me that he knew that I could do it, and watched over me until I flipped my first omelet in the pan. He said, “I told you that you could do it, I knew you could.” I have so many memories of wonderful years working with him.

Mary, you and your family will be in my prayers through this time. Rich will be missed by so many people who’s lives he touched.