Donald H. Richter

Donald was born in Maple Shade, N.J. on October 31, 1935 to Arthur and Helen Richter. He died on December 3, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He graduated from Moorestown High School, Moorestown, NJ. Afterward he worked for his dad driving a taxi cab until joining the U.S. Coast Guard in 1953 and was honorably discharged. He then worked for Sears for 39 years as an appliance service technician. He was married for twenty-four years to Madeleine (Madge) Stocker who passed away in 1978. In 1979 he married Rosemary Bradle who survives him. They were married for thirty-six years. Don and Madge had two daughters, Donna (Joseph) Kelly and Beverly Errigo. They survive him along with 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his sister, Helen (Dave) Ogilvie, his brother, Bob (Carol) Richter, and his brother-in-law John (Lisa) Gross. Don was a devout Christian and member of Fellowship Bible Church of Venice, FL. He enjoyed Bible study as well as biking, fishing, baseball and Audubon activities. He will be remembered for helping others and his sense of humor. Don will be buried at the Sarasota National Cemetery with honors at 11:30AM on Thursday, December 17, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held at Fellowship Bible Church, 720 Alligator Rd. (South Venice Community Center), Venice on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 11:30 A.M. A light luncheon will be served afterward. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Fellowship Bible Church, 4400 Zenith Road, Venice34293. Farley Funeral Home in Venice is handling the arrangements. Service Information Date: Sunday, January 10, 2016 Time: 11:30 am Fellowship Bible Church Address: 4400 Zenith Road, , Venice, Florida, 34293 941-451-8463 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Thursday, December 17, 2015 Time: 11:30 am