Lucille Ethel Richter

Richter, Lucille E. Oregon - Lucille E. Richter, age 99, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Oregon Manor Nursing Home. She was born on May 25, 1915, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Edward and Irma (Kress) Zahn. Lucille was united in marriage to Ludwig Richter in 1935 and they enjoyed 66 years of marriage until the time of his death in 2001. She was a longtime resident of the Milwaukee area. While living in Milwaukee, she was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church and Holy Angels Catholic Church. Lucille was employed in the cafeteria at Messmer High School. In her spare time she enjoyed writing poetry, working with the girl scouts and volunteering at her churches. She was a very giving person, helping those that were less fortunate and adopting dogs that owners could no longer care for. Lucille is survived by her children, Barbara (Edwin) Thomas, Michael (Joyce) Richter and Patricia Ebert; her grandchildren, Michael (Joan) Thomas, Michelle (B.J.) Thomas Beckhan, Jo Lynn Richter, Eric Richter and Damon (Monica) Jochum; her great- grandchildren, Griffin, Ella, Liam, Jordan, Jarred, Tanisha, Mia, Daniel, Samantha and Allison; and also loved by nieces, nephews, great-niecMs and great-nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kathleen Jochum; son-in-law, Daniel Ebert; and brother, Edward Zahn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Entombment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Shawano, at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, with Deacon Michael Grzeca presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Wednesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Polished Facets Life is not a bowl of cherries Nor is age a time of gold Life is like a brilliant diamond Every facet a story told For a cherry loses luster And when beaten, gold is thin But the diamond had endurance And the polished shining facets Illuminate the strength within I had hope for cherry’s beauty And the purity of gold But life gave me endurance To sustain me when I’m old Authored by Lucille Richter Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515