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Patricia Richter Obituary
PEORIA - Patricia Ann Richter, 63, of Peoria passed away at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at home with her family.
She fought cancer for over three years to be with her family and friends.
She was born Feb. 21, 1947, in Pana, Ill., to Homer Don and Anna (DeMarco) Seitz. She married Gary Richter on Nov. 30, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nev. He survives.
Also surviving are her children, DeAnna (Kenny) Wills of Glasford, Tonya Eash of Bellevue, Tammi (Brand) Slack of Peoria and Jodi (Brian) Rhodes of Peoria; her grandchildren, Kylee, Dalton and Brody Wills, Nick and Amber Eash, Charde (Shea) Ledford, Caitlyn Wade, Shelby, Karlie and Caden Slack, Zach (Ebony) Richter and Colten Richter; one great-grandson, Jayden Richter, one brother, Mark (Christine) Seitz; and two nieces, Jasmine and Rachel Seitz.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Patricia worked for Belcan Corp. out of the Caterpillar Mossville facility as an engineering assistant.
She loved working Sudoko puzzles and playing cards. She always decorated extravagantly for the holidays for family and friends to enjoy.
She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. prior to funeral services on Wednesday at the chapel. Cremation will be accorded following the services. Burial of her ashes will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or OSF Hospice.
View Patricia's life story at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Richter
December 8, 2010
I will always remember that cheerful, mischievous Pat who was a student in my gym class at Woodruff High School.
She and her friend, Sydney, were always a source of entertainment.
Fondly,
Ms. Todden
November 19, 2010
Gary and Family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife. Sincerely, an old Richwoods friend, Judy Gutierrez
Michelle Wagner
November 12, 2010
Jodi,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Michelle Wagner (West Bluff Soccer Club)
Maryann Deakin
November 10, 2010
My sympathy to you Tammi and Brand. Love Grandma Deakin
Cathy Martin
November 10, 2010
So sorry for your lose Tammi and Brand.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Aunt Cathy
November 10, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Heidi Koeppel/Rednour
November 10, 2010
I had the great pleasure of getting to know Pat and her family, through Sydney her best friend of 52 years. Sydney is my boyfriends mother. They were like two peas in a pod...Great Ladies... I am so glad I was blessed with getting to know Pat and her whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sadness. Rest in Peace Pat you will be greatly missed by many.
Heidi
Sunnie & Dave Ohl
November 10, 2010
Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. I am so glad that Pat was able to attend the class reunion in July.
Terry & Cindy Bratcher
November 9, 2010
Gary We can't tell you how sorry we about Pat! Steve just called to let me know! You and the kids will be in our prayers!
Kathy Kay`
November 9, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 9, 2010
R.I.P. Patty,You will be Missed by all who Loved You,, May God Be With You And Your Family,,I Love You DeAnna, Myra Hoerdemann
Corey/Aliesha Hosea & Family
November 9, 2010
Caitlyn, We are so very sorry about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. We love you!!!
JEN GLASS
November 9, 2010
TONYA AND FAMILY, I KNOW IT HAS BEEN A DIFFICULT ROUGH ROAD. JUST KNOW YOU HAVE ALOT OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
November 9, 2010
I enjoyed bowling with Pat.She was a true lady. My deepest sympathy to allof her family . Sally Cranford
Linda DeBoer
November 9, 2010
Gary and girls,
Bob,I and the boys are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. We know you will be missing your best friend. Pat was a true friend for many years. I have never been able to pick up a deck of cards without thinking of our card playing days. Pat will be missed by anyone who had the pleasure to meet her.
Jerry Wilcoxson
November 9, 2010
Deanna and family: So sorry to hear about your mom passing away. Remember all your wonderful memories you shared with mom to help you through some tough times ahead. Take care and God Bless.
November 9, 2010
Pat was dearest friend, for 52 years! She will always be in my life and my heart.
Love,
Sydney
November 9, 2010
My dearest friend...for 52 years! We shared so much...you'll always be in my life and in my heart.
Your friend
Sydney
Kris&Ed Blackwell
November 9, 2010
You will be greatly missed by all who knew you, Pat. Our prayers to Gary and girls and her beloved grandchildren and ginger too.
Tammi Richter Slack
November 9, 2010
You were the glue to our family and will be missed beyond belief...words cannot express how greatly you will be missed. I don't think any of us have begun to realize how much our lives changed on 11/7/10, but we will be strong for each other and make you proud. You fought long and hard and never gave up so R.I.P. Pat, you deserve it. All my Love, Tammi
November 9, 2010
you were very special to many Pat. you are loved and missed by so many already.
love, jodi, brian, colten
Frank Speener
November 9, 2010
Gary,
I was really sorry to hear about Pat's passing. I really enjoyed working with her at the BBB. She had a great sense of humor and was always a joy to talk to.
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