Bluffton native, Richard Minck, most recently of Clearwater, Fla., died on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. He was born Sept. 14, 1928, to Harry and Mabel Minck.

He grew up in Bluffton, graduated from Bluffton High School in 1946 and from Bluffton College. He attended Ohio State University.

He married Helen James. Together, they were philanthropists, particularly interested in music (the Florida Orchestra) and the arts (St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts and the Dali Museum).

He is survived by his older brother, Harry Jr., also a Bluffton High School graduate, (Katherine); nephews, Randy (Kathy), Greg (Linda); nieces, Linda (Peter), Nancy (Desmond); plus 10 great-nephews and nieces; along with 3 great-great-nephews and nieces.

From the James family, he is survived by Tom (Mary), Christopher (Debbie), Robin a.k.a. Sulara (Scott) and Wendy; plus grandchildren, Hunt (Molly), Court (April), Kerry (Kris), Jeremiah (Liz), Jessalynn and Michael; along with five great-grandchildren.

The family will hold a private celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Florida Orchestra would be appreciated.