Terry L. Richter, Jr.

Terry L. Richter, Jr., age 65, of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Angola, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Elkhart.

He was born on September 4, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Terry graduated from East Noble High School in 1977. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Terry recently retired, after 43 years, from New Horizons Bakery, Fremont, Indiana.

Terry was heavily involved in his work and was a Union Representative for many years. He loved to make memories for his family and grandchildren, and he                                                                                                                                                                                                         enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the drums, including competing with The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corp for many years. Nothing made Terry happier than talking about his children and grandkids and their accomplishments; purchasing his home with wife, Deborah; and making memories with her. Terry loved to do acts of kindness, never wanting any recognition. Terry truly enjoyed fishing with his loved ones, during free time at his brother’s lake and property. He also was a very avid meat smoker, even making his own BBQ sauce.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah (Riggs) Richter of Elkhart, Indiana; children, Anna Smith of Fremont, Indiana, and Nicholas Richter and Traci Richter, both of LaGrange, Indiana; grandchildren, Lexi and Bentley; brother, Ronald (Nancy) Richter of Rome City, Indiana; and nephews, Ronald N. Richter, Jr., and Nathan D. Richter, both of Rome City, Indiana.

Terry was preceded in death by his father, Terry Lee Richter, Sr., and mother, Anna M. (Wirick) Richter Preston.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana, at a later date. Military Honors will be conducted by the Fremont American Legion Cassel Post #257 and the U.S. Army.

Memorial contributions may be donated in care of the family, for the grandchildren's college fund.

Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with his care.

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