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Thomas Richter Obituary

Mr. Thomas Lee Richter

December 30, 2025

KEARNEY, NE- Mr. Thomas Lee Richter, age 80 of Kearney, Neb., passed away on December 30, 2025, at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln. Son of the late Edward and Edna (Suntken) Richter. Survived by his wife Carol (Haumont) Richter of 24 years. More details will be posted at www.govierbrothers.com

A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Saturday January 17, 2026, 2 pm to 4 pm at the home of Thomas and Carol Richter. The address is 16665 YDC RD., Kearney, NE 68845.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, 5401 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.
Published by Kearney Hub on Jan. 15, 2026.

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

at the home of Thomas and Carol Richter

16665 YDC RD, Kearney, NE

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