Name: Visitation for Richter Lanier Halterman Jr.
Start: 2022-03-27T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-27T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Sturtevant Funeral Home - Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel

Richter Lanier Halterman, Jr. of Virginia Beach passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Born in Covington, Virginia, on March 15, 1938, to the late Gertie Taylor and Richter Lanier Halterman, Sr., Lanier lived most of his life in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. A graduate of Churchland High School and Bridgewater College, he taught 40 years at Great Bridge Junior High School and Great Bridge High School. While serving as a teacher of English and history, Lanier acted as English department chairman, coached tennis, and sponsored a student service club. He embodied the spirit of Chaucer's Oxford Cleric, whose description ends with the following: "And he would gladly learn and gladly teach."

Through teaching in Chesapeake Public Schools, Lanier met Norma Gargis, who became his wife on August 19, 1972. Upon his 2000 retirement from Chesapeake Public Schools, he and Norma pursued their interest in antiques until Parkinson's disease forced cessation of their participation in antiques shows.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, faithful families of Norma's three sisters, several cousins, and many students influenced positively by this epitome of a gentleman and a scholar.

Visitation will be held at Sturtevant Funeral Home, 5201 Portsmouth Boulevard, from 2 - 4 PM on Sunday, March 27, 2022. The Rev. Dr. Steve Frazier will officiate at the service scheduled for 11 AM Monday, March 28, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church. Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 515 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, or to Bridgewater College, 402 East College Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2022.

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Grover Nash

January 13, 2023

A gentlemen and wonderful scholar. Rich indeed with his wit with Beowulf. Blessings to you sir!!!

Marvin (Keith) Luke

March 28, 2022

I think back to those high school days and Mr. Halterman was a teacher to remember! A teacher in a generation of teachers we didn't know to appreciate so much at the time. Looking back tho, we know that there were things learned, not just from our books and class lessons, but more than that, we learned how to live life. Yep, life lessons that weren't taught, they were just lived and passed on to us. Thanks Mr Halterman for being in that army of men and women helping to shape me into who I am today. RIP

Sharlette lee karim

March 27, 2022

One of my favorite teachers of all time and he was always understanding and full of patience ,therefore he will be missed my love goes out to him.my teacher from Great Bridge high school "87"

Carolyn T McGeorge

March 27, 2022

Mr. Halterman was one of the best teachers ever. He not only taught me to love Literature but how to be accountable, prepared and on time. Practices I carry with me today. GOD Bless this wonderful soul.
Carolyn Tye McGeorge

Susan McDermott Waibel

March 25, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Halterman's passing. He was the kind of teacher that made an everlasting impression on you. I may not remember anything about Beowulf, but I remember Mr. Halterman's wit and dry sense of humor. Sending love and good memories to all who knew him.

Bruce Cashwell

March 24, 2022

So sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Halterman. He was a fantastic teacher. He took a subject that I had little interest and taught me to understand, respect and appreciate it. He treated everyone with such respect and was a true gentleman. I looked forward to attending his class each day. Mr. Halterman was an example to all of us. He had such a positive impact on me that I've never forgotten nor will I ever forget him. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends. We have lost a great one to be cherished.
Bruce Cashwell

Amy Auth

March 24, 2022

I took English with Mr. Halterman my junior year (97-98) and remember so much he taught me. He helped foster a love of reading and writing that helped shape my career and made a lasting positive impact on my life. I will never forget him. My condolences to his family.

Patricia Everton

March 24, 2022

I had the pleasure of working with Lanny in the first years of Great Bridge Junior High School. He was one of my favorites: truly a gentleman and a scholar. Sincere condolences to his family.

Randy Jones Wyatt

March 24, 2022

Mr. Halterman was my 11th grade in English teacher in 1988, to this day I credit him knowing how to write a research paper and getting me through The Pilgrims Progress.

Faye Kinnard Kelleher

March 24, 2022

Mr. Halterman was my Senior English teacher at GBHS in 1969. He was a great teacher & I enjoyed his class. So sorry for his passing. Prayers to his Family and friends.

Nate Sparks

March 24, 2022

Mr. Halterman was my English teacher in 1977 and was such an incredible and supportive teacher who really cared about his students!

Paul Beagle

March 24, 2022

One of the best teachers I had. He made a huge impact on my life and I´ll always be great full. He always kept it fun and had us laughing. I can hear him now " In two shakes of a lambs tail"!

Robbin Baxley

March 24, 2022

My prayers go go out to all his family and friends. He was my English teacher in the 70's. He always made class so enjoyable. RIP Mr. Halterman.

Jimmy Bradshaw

March 24, 2022

He was a special friend to me. I had just talked to him a couple of weeks ago. He was a great teacher but also put up with me and my antics. He helped prepare me for college. I was honored to be a groomsman when he and Norma got married. He loved Great Bridge High School and it´s students. He coached tennis and was involved in many activities. He worked with students one on one to help them learn and pass his and other teacher´s courses. He was a special man and friend and I will truly miss him.

Susan Warren Dowdy

March 24, 2022

Sorry for your loss. He was absolutely my favorite teacher. He made class fun. He came to our dances at GBJH and asked me to dance. As a student it made my night. He could fast dance so well! I´ll never forget him and how he touched my life!

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