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2776 Charlestown Rd

New Albany, Indiana

Larry Richter Obituary

New Albany

Richter, Larry D.,

65, died Thursday, July 2, 2014 at St. Rose DeLima Hospital in Henderson, NV.

He was born May 29, 1949 in New Albany, IN, to the late Oscar and Lillian Richter, and was a retired designer/ draftsman.

Survivors include wife of 35 years, Barbara Davis; son, Jefferson D. Richter (Lily); grandson, Anthony J. Richter; sisters, Connie Richter and Cindy Richter; step-daughters, Carrie Chase (John), Leslie Mundell;

step-grandchildren,Vicky, Bonnie, Johnny, and Jesse Chase; Kaitlyn and Zachary Fleser; surrogate son, Jeffrey Covey; nephew, Timothy Massey (Marisol);

nieces, Dr. Ariel Sinha and Erin Stillwell; brother-in-law, Robert E. Davis II (Florence); many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN. His funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, IN.

Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jul. 16, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Richter

20 Entries

linda cunningham

September 2, 2014

We knew Larry many years ago; met at Jim Gaither's art studio on Silver Street in New Albany. He was always one of the most interesting people and a gentle person. I (Linda) talked with him when Jim passed away and he regreted not being to make it back here for the party. From readint the messages, it seems he had many friends and a large loving extended family.
Now we have something new to look into: RE Hupa. Condolences to Connie and all family and friends.
Jack and Linda Cunningham
[email protected]

Frank Coffman

August 1, 2014

In our many email correspondences and newsgroup interactions re: Robert E. Howard and his work, Larry's insights and innovative perspectives were always able to both amaze with their unique eloquence and encourage new avenues of thought. A friend and a scholar, he is missed.

Dennis McHaney

July 29, 2014

Goodbye, buddy. I'll see you again down the road.

Paul Troutmam

July 26, 2014

Blessings to you on your transition to your next life.

Charles Gramlich

July 21, 2014

I met you through REHupa and will always remember your great insights into his work. I will also remember that you became my friend. Rest well.

Chris Gruber

July 20, 2014

The Larry I knew through REHupa was feisty, strong-willed and dedicated. The Larry who invited me into his home was gracious and entertaining - a true throwback to better times. I spent several hours discussing the world with him and gaining a much better understanding of how he processed the world around him. Our correspondence was mostly related to our shared interest in Robert E. Howard and REHupa but I am glad I had even that opportunity to know him. I mentioned Larry just two days ago in a conversation with some mutual friends - I am very sad to hear this. To his family: the Grubers extend their heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I am glad I knew you, Larry.

Morgan Holmes

July 19, 2014

Larry was a buddy in REHupa. I can still remember him contacting me to join. Then he would call me up where we would have long conversations. There was no one like Larry. The world is less bright with him no longer with us.

Morgan Holmes, D.P.M.

Damon Sasser

July 18, 2014

I only had the pleasure of meeting Larry once and it gave me a chance to thank him for all the thought provoking writing he did that I enjoyed in REHupa and online. Rest in peace, my friend.

Jeffrey Shanks

July 18, 2014

Although I never had the opportunity to meet Larry in person I always enjoyed our interactions online and in REHupa. He will be greatly missed. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family.

Scott Connors

July 18, 2014

Larry was a kind and generous person who was willing to do anything for a friend. The world is a poorer place without him in it.

Scotty Henderson

July 17, 2014

Larry was an intriguing man. He called me once a few years ago and we talked for an hour about the "old" times. I only knew Larry through our email correspondence and association through the Robert E. Howard Amateur Press Association, for which he wrote articles, but after that chat, I felt I had known him all my life. What a great guy.

Mark Finn

July 17, 2014

Fiercely smart, kind, and truly unique. He will be missed by his friends and family. Rest in Peace, Larry.

July 17, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to Connie and Cindy and the Richter family. Love, Barbara & George Lower

Jeanine

July 17, 2014

Larry, I fondly remember our summers together in Wisconsin. You were much older than I and had a vocabulary 100 times bigger than mine. But I tried to understand because I looked up to you.

Its too bad we haven't spent much time together, over the years. I think I would have loved to have spent more time with you. So many miles separated us.

Just sending hugs to all who loved Larry so dearly!!!

Patrice Louinet

July 17, 2014

I never got to meet Larry. Living several thousand miles apart from each other, it was not easy. What I do remember are his intensely thought-provoking emails on the old Robert E. Howard list. Thought provoking, all of them. I am really sad we never got to meet. Farewell, my friend.

David Gentzel

July 17, 2014

One of the most interesting and pleasant people I've had the good fortune to meet in my many days of Robert E. Howard fandom. We crossed paths a Pulpcon years back.

A few years later, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon an extra copy of a Roy Krenkel art book. Knowing that Larry was a fan, I sent it to him along with a few extra fanzines that had Krenkel sketches. Larry's very genuine surprise and gratitude that someone was thinking of him was more than a fair return.

While I know that no one can be feeling the loss as deeply as his family, please know that he was loved and respected, and is now missed, by the many other people his humor and intellect touched.

July 17, 2014

I never met Larry in person. However, he was a powerful and respected presence on the Robert E. Howard Forum when I first joined in 2005. He seemed like a really great guy. I was hoping that he would one day return to REH fandom. My sincerest condolences.

Deuce Richardson

Rusty Burke

July 17, 2014

Larry was a wonderful human being and a terrific friend. We had many fascinating conversations on the phone (he did most of the talking, usually), and he did me many services. He was a far better writer than he ever gave himself credit for, and had a really playful and inventive mind. He leaves a world full of friends in whose memories he will continue to be a living presence.

July 17, 2014

Barbara and family:
I'm so sorry to hear about Larry. I knew him through REHupa. He was an intelligent and fun writer and I still miss his fanzines. There was so much information in each one of them that I had to read it and respond line by line. I missed him when he left REHupa. Larry was the type of person you could sit on the front porch with and discuss anything and everything under the sun. A rare quality--he was one of a kind and will be missed.
My deepest condolences to all.
Barbara Barrett

Bill Cavalier

July 17, 2014

I have such fond memories of time spent with Larry, both in person but mainly on the phone. He would call pretty regularly and we would chat about common interests (mainly Robert E. Howard). I was always amazed at the depth of his knowledge on so many things; analytical and erudite observations - I was always out of my league in trying to keep up with him. Cheryl and I are saddened at his passing and extend our condolences to his entire family. Rest in Peace, amigo!

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