Richard Paul Mann

Richard Paul Mann passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 94 years old. Richard was born on June 19, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois. As a young man, he was athletic and outgoing, with a love for baseball, basketball, and track and field. He was a strong student and someone people were naturally drawn to -kind, easygoing, and well-liked by all who knew him. After graduating, Richard was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Following his honorable discharge, he moved to El Paso, Texas, where he attended Texas Western College and earned a degree in accounting. It was there that he met the love of his life, Julianne Unger. They married in 1955 and began building a life together, welcoming their son Scott in 1958 and daughter Lisa in 1961. After a brief time in Ogden, Utah, they settled in Los Angeles, California in 1963, where they would spend over five decades. Richard built a successful career as a controller before founding his own accounting firm, RPM & Associates, in 1974. He became a well-known and respected member of the Burbank business community, actively participating in the Chamber of Commerce and earning numerous professional recognitions over the years. In 2012, Richard and Julie moved to Benicia, California to be closer to family. True to his nature, Richard quickly became involved in the local community, joining the Benicia Chamber of Commerce and rebuilding his business presence there. Richard had a lifelong love of baseball. He was an avid fan, a walking encyclopedia of the game, and a devoted supporter of the Chicago Cubs. Whether watching a game, sharing trivia, or traveling to ballparks across the country, baseball brought him immense joy. In 2017, Richard sold his business and devoted himself to caring for Julie until her passing in January 2018. In the years that followed, he lived in Davis, California, near his daughter and son-in-law. Richard was known for his kindness, generosity, and warm sense of humor. He was deeply loved as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He took immense pride in his family and found great joy in their lives. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Julianne Mann (1936–2018). He is survived by his son, Scott Mann (Linda Chang), and their children Marc (Sean), Josh, Christy, Daniel (Victoria), and Alaina; and by his daughter, Lisa Mann Fischer (Chris Fischer), and their children Hannah (David) and Hailey. Please join us for a graveside celebration at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Richard’s memory through a donation to a cause close to your heart.

Richard Paul Mann

June 19, 1931 - April 24, 2026