- Date Of Birth: May 10, 1923
- Date Of Death: September 29, 2016
- State: Pennsylvania
Evelyn G. Richter, 93, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her residence at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg on Thursday, Sept.29, 2016 surrounded by her children.
She was born on May 10, 1923 in Apollo to the late Ethel and Ralph Geiger and grew up on the family farm with her four brothers and one sister. She lived her entire life in western Pennsylvania, including 59 years as a resident of Greensburg.
Evelyn was married in 1948 to William Abel Richter who passed away in 1995. Married for 46 years, they enjoyed golfing together at Hannastown Golf Club, playing cards with various clubs, and traveling with family and friends throughout the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
She was an active long-time member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located in West Point, Greensburg where she taught Sunday School for a number of years and served many with her time in the Women’s Group and Chat “N Sew. Evelyn also volunteered in the community through Meals on Wheels and at Westmoreland Hospital.
Surviving are her daughters Ann Reidmiller (son-in-law Alan) and Karen Richter; son Bruce Richter (daughter-in-law Janice); grandchildren Jenna Richter, Stephen Reidmiller, Mark Reidmiller and Benjamin Reidmiller; brother Harold Geiger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Evelyn had a gift for friendship, service and style, and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.
Entombment will follow in the St. Clair Cemetery
Redstone Highlands Benevolent Care Fund
126 Mathews Street, Greensburg PA 15601
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
501 Fairfield Drive, Greensburg PA 15601
