PHOTOS: Former University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie’s life celebrated at DU
Daniel Ritchie, University of Denver’s 16th chancellor (1989-2005) passed away on Jan. 30 at the age of 93.

The University of Denver held a celebration of life service for former chancellor Daniel Ritchie on the campus in Denver on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Ritchie, University of Denver’s 16th chancellor (1989-2005) passed away on Jan. 30 at the age of 93.
The memorial service was attended by over a thousand friends, family members, DU employees, athletes and members of the community. The event featured remarks from friends and family of Ritchie, including DU Chancellor Jeremy Haefner, former Colorado Supreme Court justice Rebecca Love Kourlis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.