WILBERT R. RICHTER

Wilbert Raymond Richter, 93, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at his son’s home at Horseshoe Lake.

Wilbert was born on Dec. 18, 1915, in Kohler, son of the late Carl and Marie (Heling) Richter. He attended Kohler schools. On Sept. 2, 1938, he married Janet Frankman in Kohler. Wilbert was employed with Kohler Company for 45 years until his retirement in 1979.

Wilbert was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kohler.

He was also a member of the Kohler Company Quarter Century Club. Wilbert was a lifetime hunter and fisherman. He bowled in various leagues and was involved in dartball through Bethany Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Alice Samse of Sheboygan Falls; two sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Richter of Horseshoe Lake and Robert (Julie) Richter of Sheboygan; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Richter of Sheboygan.

Wilbert was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet; his son, David Richter; a great-granddaughter, Violet Alcantara; two brothers, Elmer and Milton and one sister, Loretta Brandt.

Funeral services for Wilbert will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kohler with the Rev. Robert Steele officiating. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery in Kohler.

Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established in Wilbert’s name for Bethany Lutheran Church Building Fund. The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is serving the Richter family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wenigfuneralhome.com.

The Richter family would like to thank Amy and Sarah of St. Nicholas Home Hospice for their heartfelt care.