Ruth Richter Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 23, 2021, at the age of 96, Ruth Richter (Waterloo, Indiana) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Orwig and Wanda Orwig (Blech); her husband Walter J. Richter; her daughter-in-law Judy Richter (Francis); her siblings, Victor Orwig (June), Robert Orwig, Eleanor Conrad (Wayne) and Troas Edwards; and her half-sisters, Leora Perkins (Russell) and Eileen Simons (Lloyd).
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Ronald Richter (Colleen) of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Francis Richter of Leo, Indiana, Dr. Lawrence Richter (Ellen) of Lake City, Florida, James Richter (Gerri) of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, David Richter (Sue) of Columbus, Indiana and Jeanette Goldsbrough (Peter) of West Lafayette, Indiana.; her brother Wayne Orwig (Jean) of Marion; and her brother-in-law Don Edwards of Bend, Oregon.. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Donations may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Eckhart Public Library, 603 South Jackson Street, Auburn, Indiana 46706 and the American Cancer Society, 111 East Ludwig Road, Suite 105, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825.
