Ernst "Ernie" Richter

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Ernst Richter Obituary

Name: Visitation for Ernst "Ernie" Richter
Start: 2016-01-22T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-22T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Schaff Funeral Service

Richter, Ernst "Ernie" Passed away in Punta Gorda, FL January 16, 2016 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Anna Richter. Dear father of Peter (Shirley) and Tom (Annette). Grandfather of Jessica, Jason (Amy) and Traci. Further survived by great-grandchildren, his cousin Alfred (Wally) Huwald and friends here and at Alligator Park in Punta Gorda, FL. Ernie was a retiree from the City of Wauwatosa and a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He was a very loving and caring person who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held Friday at Schaff funeral Home starting at 11:00 am until time of services, 12 noon. Rev. Dr. Lisa Bates-Froiland will be officiating. Entombment Forest Home Cemetery

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 20, 2016.

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Jessica and her gtandfather Ernie

Jacquelyn K

February 20, 2016

Janice Doede

February 2, 2016

Ernie was a very kind & intelligent man. I enjoyed visiting with him at the Senior Elmbrook Bible Study. My deepest condolences.

loralee yanke

January 28, 2016

I always told Ernie "you are my best friend and confidant". He was a friend like no other, always willing to listen, visit and help. I will miss his endless supply of apples, pears, cherries and tomatoes, ect.
For the last few years, Ernie was a cherished member of our senior adult ministry at Elmbrook Church. Sadly, with all that is happening in my life at this time, I read the date of his service incorrectly and those of us who had planned to attend his service, were not there, something I'll always regret.
Ernie spent time everyday in Bible reading and prayer and I believe that was the source of his wisdom, and love and care for others.
God used Ernie in my life in many ways when I lost my husband. I don't know what I would have done without him. He truly was a blessing to me. He will be missed throughout this neighborhood this summer by those who knew him.
Tom and Peter are in my thoughts and prayers. It's always difficult to lose a parent, especially one as devoted as Ernie. He was proud of both of his sons.
May they sense an extra measure of God's presence, love and comfort. And we know that all of heaven is rejoicing as they welcome Ernie home.
Love to All,
Lora Yanke

Mary Barnekow Vossekuil

January 24, 2016

Ernie was a great neighbor to our family here in Wisconsin. I have known him since I was a reenager. He always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed walking. He will be missed in the neighbor hood. Rest in peace Ernie. Mary Barnekow VossekuilMary

Mary Ann Ihm

January 22, 2016

Wellspring is deeply grateful for the nearly 25 years we have known Ernie. He was a generous volunteer, our Board treasurer for a term, even volunteered to reconcile our books each month for a number of years. Each summer he made sure, when he came north from Florida, to pay a visit to Wellspring, a non-profit education and retreat center and organic farm. We will miss you, Ernie!
Love, Mary Ann Ihm

January 21, 2016

My Dad (Ernie) was such a loving, caring and gracious man and we all are deeply saddened by our sudden loss. He and wife Anna were sponsored by Redeemer Lutheran Church (19th and Wisconsin Ave.) and immigrated from Germany in 1956 and remained active with Redeemer Church. They worked very hard and provided us with a wonderful love filled blessed home providing us with many great memories.
I would like to share our sincere condolences (and thanks) to all the many great friends and neighbors he had in Wisconsin and Florida as you all have lost such a dear friend. He truly loved Alligator Park in Punta Gorda with all the wonderful friends, neighbors and activities there, and often shared those great memories with us up in bitter cold Wisconsin! As he rests in Heaven, may his love, compassion and friendship be with us all forever and may God bless all.
Tom Richter

January 21, 2016

My Father, (Ernie) was such a loving, caring, and spiritual man and we all deeply saddened by our sudden loss. He was sponsored by Redeemer Lutheran Church and immigrated from Germany with wife (Anna our Mom) in 1956. They both worked very hard their whole lives and provided us with love and guidance during our growing years and present lives.
I would like to especially share our condolences (and thanks) to the many good friends and dear neighbors who lost such a gracious man, up here in Wisconsin and in Punta Gorda. He truly loved Alligator Park and his many friends and neighbors he had around Punta Gorda and often shared those precious and wonderful memories he had with us. Now in Heaven, may his love and graciousness that he shared be forever with us all in our hearts and souls.
Tom Richter

January 21, 2016

Ernie was a very honest dedicated and sincere person and I enjoyed very much working with him at the City of Wauwatosa. Jim Maki

January 21, 2016

Ernie was such a sweet man, always had a smile as he walked every morning. He will be greatly missed by all in Alligator Park. Rest in peace my friend.
Don & Diane Allain

January 20, 2016

Ernie was a great neighbor.always had time to chat with me.as I ended my walk.He will be missed.you have my sympathy.Dorothy Turner.Alligator Park.

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