
Leo Richter
May 26, 1941 - May 11, 2021
Obituary
STOUGHTON - Leo Walter Richter, age 79, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 26, 1941, in Pulaski Township, Wis., the son of Arnold and Mary (Neff) Richter.
Leo attended schools in Highland, Wis. He worked as a bus driver for Verona Bus, a boom truck driver for UBC in Middleton, and later as a bus driver for Badger Bus. He belonged to the Beloit Horseshoe Club and was a former member of the Madison Area Soccer Referee Unit. Leo loved hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle.
Leo is survived by his three daughters, Angela (Steven) Mancl, Lamanda (Randy) Cardwell and Laura Richter; son, Leo T. Richter; four brothers, Arnold Richter, Tom Richter, Phil (Jane) Richter, Mark (Joan) Richter; six sisters, Mary (Tom) Dickinson, Bernice Jacobs, Bert (Logan) Swinehart, Diane (Jim) Kron, Elma (Ernest) Ward and Pauline Richardson; ten grandchildren, Crystal Allen, Michael Richter, Leo A. Richter, Nathan Richter, Kelly Chavez, Maykayla Sprowls, Kaylee Sprowls, Randy Cardwell, Nicholas Mancl and Jacob Mancl; and special niece, Shelley Lasa He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Calvin Mahlo; sister, Juanita Richter; and grandson, Zander Mancl.
The family wishes to thank all of the wonderful nurses and staff at UW Hospital B4/6 for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Dee A Heitz
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Leo was a spunky man. Extremely versed on Scripture. He helped me with side jobs my farm and the laundromat. I admired his strong personality . will miss him😭
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Pastor Richard Thomas
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Leo attended United Pentecostal Church of Stoughton in 2019 and made the decision to be baptized in the Name of Jesus. We had many long discussions on scripture and Leo was not shy about sharing his beliefs. I send my condolences to his family. Pastor Richard Thomas
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Dobie Gutweiler
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This is a picture of Leo winning the Pitcher of the Year award at the Wisconsin State Tournament. Leo was a huge part of the horseshoe family and will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace Leo, we loved you.
