Raymond Richter

Raymond W. Richter, 84, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of New Wells, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Missouri Veterans Home.

Raymond Richter

He was born Sept. 20, 1934, in Altenburg, Missouri, to Hugo E. and Bertha Weber Richter. Raymond married Audrey L. Heider on April 20, 1963. She preceded him in death July 12, 2017.

Raymond was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 7, 1957, and was honorably discharged March 10, 1959. He then served two years in the Army Reserves.

Raymond and his wife, Audrey, owned and operated the Mercantile Store in New Wells many years.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

He enjoyed playing cards, especially seven-point pitch.

Loving survivors include two children, Saundra Richter and her fiancé, Scott Bollinger, and Matthew (Amy) Richter, all of Jackson; four grandchildren, Aundrea Gonzaque of St. Louis, Austin Gonzaque of Cape Girardeau and Jake and Riley Richter of Jackson.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded by six siblings, Edward “Ebs” Richter, Marvin Richter, Lorene Stueve, Nelda Mirly, Viola Boehme and Norma Haertling.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

A private service, with military honors, will be held for the immediate family Tuesday.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.