Allen Gordon Richter

We had the chance to know Allen during our 4 years in Norfolk, 1961 - 1965, when my dad, CDR. Marvin A. Katz, USNR - Retired was stationed at Norfolk NAS. We loved our time in Norfolk, as the family accepted us with open arms, love, and affection.

Ann, For an unexplained reason I was awakened this morning thinking of you and Allen. I searched the computer to find that you lost him in October. I am very upset that I lost contact with you both. I will always remember Allen journeying to Greenville to speak at my church and how the people loved him. I loved him greatly and you both were very influential in my life. Just know that I am loving you and cannot imagine your life without Allen, but I know you will persevere with the Lord's...

On behalf of my wife, Kit and I, my condolences to the Richter family. I was a young boy, 2nd grade - 5th grade when we lived in Norfolk, my father, Marvin Alfred Katz's birthplace. We were stationed at Norfolk NAS. I have fond memories of Allen, and one is when Allen and my dad drove a few of us cousins to the US Naval Base, Norfolk to drive around the piers and look at the Christmas lights on the ships on Christmas Eve. Such a great thing for two Jewish guys to take the 2 Catholic kids,...

I met Allen when he was an elder at Wave Church. He prayed for me one Sunday morning when I was sick and gave me a word of encouragement and advice which helped to to recover from my illness. Allen also later, along with his wife Ann, was the leader of the cell group I attended and I saw him lead with great humility and love in our group.I am so thankful for the opportunity to know Allen and will always remember his kindly interaction with people and the way he loved everyone and tried to...

It was always a wonderful experience to be in Allen's presence. We enjoyed lunches with the Norfolk Park Place fellows the first Tuesday of each month. It was such a joy to hear Allen speak and share wonderful stories at our luncheons. We will miss Allen very much. Sincerest condolences to Allen's family.
Donald C. Grey

To me, as a twelve year old fan of baseball's Louisville Colonels in 1951, Allen Richter was a hero. Little did I know then that, years later, our daughters would be elementary school classmates, and we would become friends. Judy and I consider it a privilege to have known Allen, and we treasure our friendship with him and his family. Please accept our sincere condolences.

The world lost a great baseball player but an even better man. Rest In Peace Mr. Richter, thanks for the memories and the stories... you were a true class act. I'm sending peace and love to your family, especially your beautiful wife who encouraged you to reach out to me, a RedSox fan, and give me your autograph in person. Meeting you was so great but listening to you tell your stories with the amazing love that you clearly had for the game was so awesome... you made me feel as though I...

Uncle Allen will be so missed by us.A funny compassionate intelligent sweetheart of a man.love and hugs and prayers to the family