11/04/2026
Thank you, Rich, for all your contributions to the youth in our community! Our prayers are with your family.
It is with deep sadness that we share that longtime school board director and community service leader Rich Wesen passed away yesterday after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Rich’s dedication to the students and families of our community was unwavering. As a school board director, president of our local Kiwanis, and board member for the Burlington Healthy Community Coalition and the Burlington Edison Coalition for Kids, he devoted countless hours to improving the lives of young people. His kindness, leadership, and generous spirit touched many lives, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Our hearts are with Rich’s family and loved ones. We will share any future opportunities to honor his memory and celebrate his lasting contributions to our students and community.