Ronald J. Richter

Ronald J. Richter, age 73, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 8, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1944, son of the late John and Lanieta (Bowe) Richter. On November 18, 1967, he married Linda Snyder at United Church of Christ in Kaukauna. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 18, 2017. Ron worked at the Brillion Iron Works, retiring after 32 years of service. Ron filled his life with his love for horticulture, gardening and 4-H. He was Horticulture Project Leader for 37 years and served for 35 years as the superintendant of the Exhibition Building at the Calumet County Fairgrounds. In 2017, Ron was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame, an honor her was very proud of. He founded the Calumet County Master Gardeners and was Co-founder of the State Master Gardeners Association. He loved his family, children and grandchildren, and being a part of all the things they were doing. Survivors include his wife Linda, a son, Dan (Lisa) Richter of New Mexico and their children, Katrina, Ashley and Jon, a daughter Cindy (Dan) Hakkert of Chilton and their family, Alex and Colin, a sister Ilera “Helen” Heckel of Appleton, 2 God children, Jeff and Annie and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, John (Marjorie) Snyder, a brother and his wife, Delmar (Ruby) Richter and a sister Irene Windsor. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 13, at 1:00 p.m. at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion. The Rev. Dale Eggert will officiate. Burial will be in the Brillion Community Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion on Monday, from 4 to 8 p.m. and then again on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com

Ron’s family would like to say thank you to Calumet County Home Health and Hospice, especially Amanda, Holy and Mary. Also to Dr. James Richter at Family Care of the Fox Cities and to Dr. Guttormsen of Theda Care Cardiovascular Care.