Michael Richmond Obituary, Death – Michael Richmond, who was one of the primary architects of The Woodlands and consistently ranked as one of the top 10 communities in the United States to live in, passed away this morning. The Woodlands is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the country. Michael S. Richmond passed away on April 5, 2022, due to heart difficulties when he was under the care of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law when he passed away. It is with deep regret that we commemorate his passing. He had reached the age of 73 and had a life well lived.
On August 16, 1948, Michael was born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Michael Richmond is the only child of Lauren M. Richmond and Freda R. Richmond (née Caudle), and his family moved to New Jersey when he was around nine years old. He is the only child of his parents. Michael, who graduated from Franklin Township High School in 1966, went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics from Layfette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas Law School.
He began his career as a lawyer in the same year. He moved back to New Jersey and made his home in South Brunswick, where he remained for almost 40 years. During this time, Michael tied the knot, started a family, and began constructing the life for which he is most known to us today. It was in 2016 when he and his cherished wife “Cookie” made the move to Columbus, New Jersey, where they remained until the time of his dying.
Michael served with honor in the United States Army Reserves for a total of sixteen years. Between the years 1970 and 1986, he was an active member of the Reserves. In 1992, he handed in his resignation as a member of the Army and was given an honorable discharge after having attained the rank of Major prior to retiring. Michael was an attorney that enjoyed a great deal of renown and acclaim in his field. He worked as the prosecutor for a number of communities, including South Brunswick, Milltown, and Franklin Townships, among others.
In addition to that, he worked for Plainsboro Township as the public defender. Michael developed his expertise as a leading DWI/DUI defense attorney while working in private practice. Because of his vast experience working in municipal courts, he was asked to co-author the book “New Jersey Municipal Court Practices,” which is currently in its 17th edition of publication. During the course of his lengthy career, Michael held partnership positions in a number of companies with locations in South River, North Brunswick, South Brunswick, and Woodbridge Township.
Michael also enjoyed his time spent working for the company owned by his lifelong friend, Career Development Institute. There, he was responsible for instructing students in the areas of Animal Control and Humane Law Enforcement Officer certification, with a particular focus on Courtroom Testimony and Search and Seizure. Because he enjoyed the profession of teaching so much, he kept doing it even after he retired.