John A. (JR) Richter, 73, of Clinton, died Jan. 31, 2016, in his home.
He was born Jan. 19, 1943, to the late John S. and Theresa (Moyer) Richter in Edgerton. He graduated from Delavan-Darien High School in 1961. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962 and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1968. He married Diane M. Navarro on June 26, 1976, in Delavan.
He worked as an electrician at Trent Tube in East Troy for 37 years until his retirement. In retirement, he enjoyed an active role in raising his grandchildren and the comforts of small town living. He was well known by all as the “go-to” Mr. Fix-it and answer man. John was a meticulous perfectionist who always answered the call for help. John thoroughly enjoyed his Wednesday morning coffee meetings and travels with his brother, Charles. His friendly demeanor and volunteerism will be greatly missed by all. John will be most remembered as a great storyteller.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Richter; his three children, Elizabeth (John) Schauer, Christine (Joseph) Cary and Michael (Heather) Lytle; 11 grandchildren, Roberto Galvan, Ashley Galvan, Tyler Galvan, Bradley Schauer, Michael Schauer, Keifer Cary, Garett Cary, Beau Cary, Noah Lytle, Alex Scerba and Sydney Scerba; his great grandson, Bentley Schauer; one brother, Charles (Carin) Richter; one sister, Mary Fielder; one nephew, Kevin Fielder; and five nieces, Shelli (Keith) Harris, Karla (Gary) Saffer, Pam (Mike) Charles, Lori (Matt) Barthel and Jamie Hoffer.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to thank the staff at Agrace Hospice for the care they gave John.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Brian G. Mark Funeral Home, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit.
John’s visitation will continue at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 300 High St., Clinton, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Schockman officiating.
Inurnment and full military burial rites are scheduled for 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Geneva. A memorial is being established in his name. Please share a memory or a condolence with the Richter family at brianmarkfh.com.
