Dec 3
Obituaries: Richard “Dick” Schulist
BAR Staff READ TIME: 1 MIN.
September 24, 1938 – October 20, 2025
Richard “Dick” Schulist was born in Cleveland, Ohio and studied economics at Washington & Lee University. He earned a master’s in business, served in the Army, and built a career in banking as a loan specialist. Dick kept a wide circle of friends, especially through the San Francisco MAX social club, and was known for playing the piano entirely by ear simply for the enjoyment of it.
He moved to San Francisco in the early 1970s and spent decades working for Barclays and Liberty National banks. He also taught evening economics classes, which gave him no shortage of stories about his students, told with a dry, deadpan humor. Dick lived a private life and stayed remarkably fit, walking his daily 3-plus miles around the city and ate healthfully long before it became fashionable. In his San Francisco home of 50-plus years, he referred to the Ferry Building as his living room clock.
Dick traveled the world widely and developed a soft spot for animals, especially ducks, which became an endearing theme in his home and in many family jokes. He’ll be remembered with love for his wit, his curiosity, his warmth, and the steady presence he offered throughout his life.
