Mark Richter

I am saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Richter. I was a student in his lab for nearly three years. He was a great teacher and my first true mentor. He helped all of his undergraduates reach their goals. With his help I was able to get into medical school. More importantly, by working in his labs I was able to make some life long friendships and for that I will be ever grateful. Rest In Peace Dr. Richter!

I was so sorry to hear about Mark's death. I'm grateful to Mark for everything he did for Lawrence soccer, and Mark was always the nicest guy to all of us, and his good sense prevailed when players got hot headed. I'll remember Mark as a true gentleman with a kind word for everyone. So sorry for your loss Kim, Mark will be remembered with love. Brian Daldorph

Dr. Richter was an incredible person, professor, and mentor. He had a great sense of humor, was incredibly kind, and a very fun host. I am fortunate to have known him. I give my best wishes and condolences to his family.

Thinking of you Kimber, we wanted to express our deepest sympathies and offer a memorial to Mark.

Dr. Richter was an amazing professor and mentor during my time at KU. He was always so positive about teaching biochemistry, and his passion rubbed off on everyone in the class. Without Dr. Richter, I do not think I would have ever developed the level of interest I have today in biochemistry and medicine. He was undoubtedly one of my favorite professors, and I will always remember his intriguing teaching and warm, funny personality.

Mark Richter was a friend and a colleague of mine. We arrived almost simultaneously: he on 1987, I on 1986. We both worked with chloroplasts: he on the large subunit of the ATP synthase, I on the chloroplast 5'-end processing enzyme! We had a "grand ole time": we collaborated with one another, we co-mentored one grad student, and we had a great time! He was my closest friend in the Department of Molecular Biosciences.

Mark was a wonderful colleague and friend. He provided such a positive and infectious can-do-helpful attitude. My sincerest condolences Kim and family.

My deepest condolences to Kim and family. May your many memories give you peace and wrap around you like a warm hug.

Mark and I were co-workers; we both studied chloroplasts: he investigated the large subunit of chloroplast ATP synthase whereas I investigated the chloroplast tRNA 5' processing enzyme. We arrived one year apart: I in 1986, he in 1987. We co-sponsored at least one master's student!

I will always remember him as one of the most important figures, and a really, really good friend!