David Paul Richter

1957 - 2024

David Paul Richter
March 4, 1957 - December 6, 2024
David P. Richter, 67, of Silverton, Oregon, passed away on December 6, 2024. Dave was born on March 4, 1957, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The Memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran in Silverton OR, December 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Dave was born to Selvin and Margaret Richter in Fergus Falls, where he grew up surrounded by a large extended family. He attended school in Fergus Falls from grade school through high school. After starting college at Moorhead State, Dave took a break to join the Army, driven by a strong desire to serve others. During his time in the Army, he discovered the area he would come to love mostbeing stationed at Fort Lewis and Fort Vancouver introduced him to the Pacific Northwest.
After completing his service, Dave returned to finish his degree at Moorhead State University and began working at Medallion Cabinetry, a company he deeply admired for its products and the many roles he held over the years.
In 1985, Dave married Barb Searles, and together they were blessed with two daughters, Marta and Anna. The family started their life in Arlington, Minnesota, where they built a warm and loving home. In 2000, Dave accepted a position in Oregon, fulfilling his dream of living in the Northwest.
Dave was active in many organizations over the years, including Lions and Local Food Banks, both in Minnesota and Oregon. His love of service and his strong faith inspired him to find ways to help those in need. At Immanuel Lutheran Church, he worked tirelessly to connect the congregation with opportunities to support SACA, the local food bank. He was proud of the generosity the church members showed in helping their community.
As time passed, Dave and Barb watched with pride as their daughters started their own adventures. Marta and Cody Voeller, and Anna and Matt Denise, brought great joy to Dave's life. The new editions gave Dave a moment of guy time amidst all the girls.
Dave life was taken by Lewy Body Dementia. Dave is survived by his brother Sam (Shirley) Richter of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and his sister Carol Hanson of Dalton, Minnesota, nephews Joshua Richter, Dan Richter, Matt Richter and Michael Hanson, niece Stephanie Lunde along with aunts, uncles and many friends.
The family would like to thank everyone who supported Dave during the last few years of his journey. Your kindness and generosity brought comfort to us all and made this difficult time bearable. Memorials can be given to Immanuel Luteran of Silverton, Oregon, SACA food Shelf of Silverton Oregon, and Serenity Hospice of Salem, Oregon.