Ruth A. Richter, age 87 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Hickory Estates in Greenville, IL.
She was born on Sunday, September 20, 1936, in Pierron, IL, the daughter of Leo and Frances (nee Daiber) Knebel.
On Thursday, June 7, 1956, she married Donald C. Richter at Pierron, IL, who passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church and Highland Country Club.
Ruth was born near Pierron, IL and grew up on the family farm. She attended Immaculate Conception School in Pierron. She and Don met at the Madison County Fair where he was showing cattle. Ruth had worked at the clock factory in Highland and Basler Electric. For many years she was an employee of her husband’s business, Korte Richter Meats. They enjoyed travelling and had been to Alaska, Germany, Lake of the Ozarks and others. Ruth enjoyed playing golf and bridge. She was a member of several bridge clubs. She collected dolls for a number of years. Christmas was the season, she was always decorating, shopping for gifts and preparing meals. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting and scrapbooking.
Survivors include:
- Son – Daniel M. (Mary Ellen) Richter, Medfield, MA
- Son – Mark A. (Significant Other Estella Mass) Richter, Alameda, CA
- Grandchild – Elise J. Richter, Medfield, MA
- Grandchild – Jessica (Sterling) Johnson, CA
- Great Grandchild – Dylan B. Cannistraro, Medfield, MA
- Step Grandchild – Luz Mass
- Step Grandchild – Lisa Mass
- Brother – Maurice J. Knebel, Highland, IL
- Sister – Emily R. Schwarz, Grantfork, IL
- Numerous – Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by:
- Father – Leo Anton Knebel – Died 2/12/1983
- Mother – Frances Mary Knebel, nee Daiber – Died 5/22/1986
- Husband – Donald C. Richter – Diede 1/6/2021
- Son – David Richter – Died 2/27/1957 Infant
- Brother – Glenn A. Knebel – Died 9/19/1995
- Sister-In-Law – Wilberta Knebel – Died 1/27/2018
- Sister-In-Law – Karen Knebel – Died 12/17/2007
- Brother-In-Law – Christ Schwarz – Died 3/5/2015
- Sister – Leona M. Riebold – Died 03/22/2000
- Brother-In-Law – Orville Riebold – Died 8/16/198
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church or St. Paul School Educational Fund.
