"Missing you Duane. "
In loving memory of
Duane G. Richter
October 9, 1954 - November 19, 2013
Duane Gregory Richter, 59, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer.
Duane, the son of Edward and Luella (Augustine) Richter was born on October 9, 1954, and was raised in Bancroft. He graduated from St. John's Catholic High School in Bancroft in 1972, and then attended Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg where he received his degree in feed and fertilizer.
Duane worked for Quad County Farm Service for 19 years located in Burt and Swea City. In 1995, he began working as location manager for Stateline Cooperative in Ledyard. He was instrumental in establishing the new grain facility located in Blue Earth, MN. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, the San Francisco 49ers, NASCAR, and crop checking with area farmers.
Duane is survived by brothers, Jay (Mary) Richter and Bob (Deb) Richter from Bancroft, and sisters, Betty Hawkes from Marshalltown, Mary (Larry) Hellman from Burt, and Ruth (Bill) Foth from Glendale, AZ; a sister-in-law, Terese Richter of Bancroft; 19 nieces and nephews; and 5 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Duane was preceded in death by his father, Edward on February 26, 2002; his mother, Luella on October 27, 2011; and his brother Dave on December 27, 2010.
Memorials may be directed to the Mercy Cancer Center in Mason City, in memory of Duane Richter.
Tributes
"I was saddened to hear of Duane's passing. He was a good man and I really enjoyed working with him. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and coworkers. "
"Jay and Bob and the whole Richter family. I want to give you my deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother Duane. I was greatly saddend when I heard the news. I really enjoyed working with Duane at Stateline Cooperative. He was one of the most grounded and straight forward person I ever met. He cared deeply for his customers and his facility. He will missed by many people including myself. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"TO THE FAMILY OF DUANE RICHTER, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, DUANE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY THE TOWN OF LEDYARD, I WILL REALLY MISS HIM COMING IN THE BACK DOOR AT THE STORE A LOT OF DAYS, AND SAYING TO ME, "SO WHAT DO YOU HAVE COOKING FOR ME FOR LUNCH TODAY?" HE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY WHEN IT WAS LASAGNA, OR BEAN SOUP. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WILL YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. "
"Know that our prayers are with you & yours. Your families have had such losses. May your memories help lighten your hearts.
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"The Novak family sends our heartfelt condolences to Bob, Jay Betty ,Mary and Ruth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Sarah "
"Thoughts and prayers to all the Richter families. Duane is now in heavean with mom, dad and Dave and I would guess having a painfree good time. "
"Jay, Bob, Betty, Mary, Ruth and families,
We are so sorry about the loss of your brother, uncle, and friend.
Duane fought a long hard battle with his cancer and now is going to be spending the holidays with Mom, Dad and David. Am sure they were there to welcome Duane into heaven. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Keeping you all in our prayers."
"As a person goes through life there are people that make an impact, that make a difference for one reason or another. Duane Richter was one of those people in my life. He gave a young punk kid out of college that thought he knew it all his first job. Everyone knows how it is when your young. You think you know more then your parents, bosses, elders, etc. Well, Duane your one person i'll never forget because you taught me i had allot to learn. You hired me to my first real job and for that i'll always be grateful. You where a great manager at Ledyard for many years and more than that a friend!! Your upstairs now and i bet your golf game is flawless!! RIP, Duane you"ll be missed by many. Sincerely, Brad Eichenberger"