Richard's gravestone does not exist within Veronaville, so he can't be made playable without the use of hacks. As a result, the only indication of Richard's existence is provided by the family tree of his descendants, and the memories of his son. He and his wife died as adults like the deceased parents of many Veronaville Sims. Oddly, Richard wears a university professor's outfit. He died before Albany got engaged, and his wife died when their youngest grandchild Ariel was born.