Richter, Lawrence (line 75)

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Sioux, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: 683; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 372.0.

Adam Trebon - line 32

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Valley, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T627_1205; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 84-27

Lawrence Richter - line 26

Source - Year: 1950; Census Place: Rock Valley, Sioux, Iowa; Enumeration District: 84-36; Sheet 21

St. Mary's church was the setting for the nuptial mass at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, February 3, when Evelyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kersbergen became the bride of Richard Richter, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Richter.

Fr. David McGoey officiated at the ceremony. Nuptial music was furnished by Mrs. Euda Barnard, who also accompanied the choir.

The bride wore a white satin gown with fitted bodice and full skirt entrain. Her illusion veil fell from a pearl trimmed cap of white satin. She carried a white prayer book with an orchid and training stephanotis.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Rita McCann of Lismore, Minn., wore an orchid faille gown and her other attendants, Mrs. Eldora Smith and Lorene Mann of Luverne, Minn., wore identical gowns of amethyst with matching caps styled after the bride's. They carried bouquets of orchid gladioli.

Robert Richter was his brother's best man and Lyle Kersbergen, Raymond Schutz and Paul Beumer were ushers.

The wedding reception was held in St. Mary's club room. Mrs. Kersbergen received in a violet suit and Mrs. Richter wore navy blue. Their corsages were white gladioli.

After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Richter will be at home to their friends on a farm north of Rock Valley, after March 1st.

Out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dreier of Doon, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kersbergen of Rock Rapids, Mrs. Mabel Kersbergen, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kersbergen, Mary Wiggins, Veronica Van Hunnick and Beulah Swenson of Luverne, Minn., Mrs. Carl Stapenhorst and Martha of Sheldon, Mrs. T. Cox of Adrian, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. E. Patineau of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kaskie, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kaskie and Richard of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Don Woods of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. W. Beers, Mrs. J. Kuhle and Mrs.

P. Beers of Howard, S.D., Adeline and Lawrence Kaskie of Montrose, S.D., Mr. and Mrs. E. Richter of Madison, S.D. and Mr. and Mrs. N. Peterson of LeMars.

Source - Rock Valley Bee - Feb 15, 1951

Richard Richter, 91, of Rock Valley, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rock Valley, with the Rev. Douglas Klein celebrating the Mass. Following the Mass, a private family interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites by the Rock Valley American Legion. After interment, an open house for Richard's celebration of life will be 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rock Valley Golf Course. Visitation with the family will be 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley. Condolences for the family may be left at www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

Richard Donald Richter was born on April 19, 1927, to Lawrence and Tene (Trebon) Richter. He was raised in Rock Valley, with his brother, Robert. Rick graduated from Rock Valley Community High School in 1945. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served stateside, as well as in Europe.

After his service, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Kersbergen on Feb. 3, 1951. This past February, Rick and Evelyn celebrated 68 joyful years of marriage. They farmed north of Rock Valley for 51 years. It was there that they raised their four daughters. In 2002, they left the farm to make their home in town.

Richard was a dedicated lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Faith and family were his priorities. He was a jack of all trades, a mentor, and enjoyed lending a hand whenever it was needed. He demonstrated patience, kindness, and a strong sense of faith throughout his life. Rick shared his quick wit and sense of humor freely. He loved a good joke, and if he gave you a bad time, you knew that you were in his good graces.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Evelyn; four daughters, Renee (Ron) Pedersen, Helen (Doug) Davelaar, Laura (Mike) Den Boer, and Sarah (Mike) Van Egdom, all of Rock Valley; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jane Richter of Rock Valley; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Kersbergen of Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Tene; brother, Robert; Evelyn's parents, Harry and Hulda Kersbergen; Evelyn's brother, Lyle Kersbergen; and infant son of Helen and Doug Davelaar.

Source - Sioux City Journal - Mar 9, 2019