Obituaries

April 14, 1920 to April 26, 2014

WINAMAC - Edna J. Richter, 94, Winamac, passed away at 6:57 p.m., Saturday, April 26, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born April 14, 1920, in Paxton, FL, to the late John and Stella Turner Parker. She married Helmut Richter on March 25, 1937, in DeFuniak Springs, FL. He passed away on March 5, 2009, after 71 years of marriage.

Survivors include:
Frederick Richter, Winamac, Son
Everett Potts, Winamac, Son-in-law
Suzanne Marie Potts, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
James Kevin (Coral) Potts, Lafayette, Grandson
Lisa Jennette (Brian) Hultquist, West Lebanon, Granddaughter
Frederick Scott (Amber) Richter, Kokomo, Grandson
Stephaine Lynne Claytor, Decatur, IL, Granddaughter
Ryan Lee (Sylvia) Richter, Bonita Springs, FL, Grandson
11 Great Grandchildren
Darris Morris, Tallahassee, FL, Sister
Franklin (Betty) Parker, Chicago, Brother
Windell (Rita) Parker, Ames, IA, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Marie Potts, Daughter
Sandra Richter, Daughter-in-law
Glenn Parker, Brother
Idell Parsells, Sister
Roy Parker, Brother

Mrs. Richter was a 50-year member of the Iris-Elm Garden Club, 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star #96, and was active with Girl Scouts for over 50 years. She was also a member of the Mothers Club and Tri-Chi. She was also a life member of the Garden Club of Indiana and the National Garden Club. She was a former member of the Pulaski County Welfare Board, and had assisted with the Kiwanis Club lunches at the First United Methodist Church of which she was a member.

Mrs. Richter volunteered for over 25 years at the Pulaski Health Care Center, especially helping with bingo. She was an avid golfer and had been club champion at Moss Creek Country Club. She enjoyed playing poker, and loved to cook. She was also a bird watcher and gardener.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac where OES services will be held at 6 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., (Tuesday, April 29), at the funeral home. Burial of cremains will take place in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Oncology Garden at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, The Garden Club of Indiana Scholarship Fund, or the Girl Scouts of America.