Verna Jean Richter Obituary
The world bids farewell to Verna Jean Richter of Belleville, Illinois, departing on February 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Verna Jean leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Verna Jean Richter to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband James L. Richter; her son Thomas C. Richter; her father Ralph G. (Ethel); and her brother Ralph J. Gruenewald. She is survived by: her sons, David Richter, Richard Richter (Donna) and Kevin Richter (Sandy); her daughter-in-law Toni Richter; her niece Ann Radil (David); her sisters, Marlene "Pat" Gruenewald and Loyce Williams; her grandchildren, Ryan Richter, Clayton Richter, Kyle Richter (Tessa), Chad Richter, Kimberly Holsapple (Ryan), Bryce Richter (Laura Culler), Kaitlyn Gregory (Stephen) and Amanda Merckel (KC); her great-nephews, Josh and Todd Radil; her great grandchildren, Rhett, Willa, Gemma Richter, Charles, Paige, Brynn Holsapple, Emery Gregory, Aurelia and Milo Merckel; and her nephew Dee Bovinette.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 25th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church (1910 W Belle St, Belleville, IL 62226). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 25th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
