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Elmer Richter

September 24, 2029 — January 1, 2005

Obituary for Elmer Edward Richter



The funeral service for Elmer Edward Richter will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Pickerel Lake. The Reverend Kent Otterman will officiate. Burial will be in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Tuesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour before the service at the church.



Elmer died on Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Albert Lea Medical Center. He was 75 years old.



Elmer was born in rural Alden, MN on September 24, 1929, the son of George E. and Ella (Briske) Richter. He attended rural Babbit School near Conger, MN. He farmed and ran a saw mill on the family farm where he had been born, west of Conger. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling on TV and especially having daily coffee at his home with his friends.



Elmer is survived by three sisters: Fern (Marvin) Drescher of Albert Lea, MN, Erma (Howard) Colvin of Albert Lea, MN, Elnora (Nels) Christenson of Ava, MO; three brothers: Arthur, Harry and Raymond Richter all of Alden, MN; sister-in-law, Gilma Richter of Watertown, MN; special friend, Gary Turnmire and faithful friend, ?Paws?; and many nieces and nephews.



He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters: Marie (George) Wacholz, Minnie (George) Jacobson, Frieda (Walter) Jahnke, Clara (George) Rebelien; one brother, Donald Richter; two sisters-in-law: Marie Richter and Alma Richter.



Elmer will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Blessed be his memory.


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