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Source - Year: 1950; Census Place: Doon, Lyon, Iowa; Roll: 4623; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 60-7

St Mary's church was the setting for the wedding Thursday, Dec. 27 when Miss Jane Keegan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Keegan became the bride of Robert L. Richter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Richter.

Reverend Father Edward Hoffman officiated at the double ring ceremony and Nuptial Mass.

The bride given in marriage by her father wore a gown fashioned of chantilly lace over taffeta with a fitted bodice featuring a standing collar trimmed in sequins. The floor length tulle skirt was topped with a pointed lace overskirt. Her veil fell from a heart shaped cap made of lace and she carried a bouquet.

The bride's mother wore dusty rose lace and the groom's mother chose black lace. Both wore rose corsages.

The three attendants, sisters of the bride, Mary Ellen Keegan of Clarion, as maid of honor; Helen and Doris Keegan, as bridesmaids, wore crystallette dresses in shades of cranberry, rose and pink with matching headpieces and they carried bouquets of shaded mums.

Patricia Heffernan in pink crystallette, was flower girl and Michael Keegan, brother of the bride, was ring bearer.

The groom's brother, Richard Richter, acted as best man with David Jacobsen and Robert Keegan as groomsmen.

Mrs. Martin Cullinan and Mrs. Robert Richter poured the punch. Mrs. Bradley Bauman of Denver, Iowa had charge of the guest book.

For her going away outfit the bride wore a beige knit with black accessories.

After a short wedding trip the couple are making their home at 1424 Main in Rock Valley.

Source - Rock Valley Bee - Jan 10, 1957

Source - Rock Valley Bee - Nov 2, 1961

Jane Frances Richter, 90, of Rock Valley, IA died Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 22, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Rock Valley with Father Mauro Sanchez officiating. Visitation with the family present will be held Thursday, November 21, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with a prayer service and rosary following at 7:00 PM. Inurnment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery of Rock Valley at a later date.

Jane Frances Keegan was born Jul. 21, 1934, in Hull, IA, the daughter of Clarence and Elvira (Schemmer) Keegan. She graduated from Rock Valley Public High School in 1952 and attended Briar Cliff College for Elementary Education.

Jane married Robert Richter on Dec. 27, 1956 at St. Mary's in Rock Valley. They had six children who survive her. They were married 49 years until Robert's death in September of 2006.

Mrs. Richter, as she was known professionally, taught for 33 years, spending 26 of them in the same first-grade classroom. Mrs. Richter was proud to teach a second generation of students, often welcoming the children of her former pupils into her classroom.

After retiring in 1994, Jane embraced her passions for travel, quilting, and time with her grandchildren. Alongside her sister, Mary Ellen, she explored destinations like Australia, Rome, Switzerland, Germany, and numerous U.S. landmarks. An award-winning quilter, Jane relished attending quilting shows nationwide.

Jane is survived by her six children: Mark (Tina) Richter of Davenport, IA; Steve Richter of Rock Valley; Margaret (Antonio) Chavez of Fort Worth, TX; Mary (John) Reap of Flower Mound, TX; Greg (Teri) Richter of Rock Valley; and Tim (Diane) Richter of Bentonville, AR. She also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, who were her greatest pride and joy. Additionally, Jane is survived by her siblings, Doris Kersbergen, James Keegan, and Michael Keegan.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Richter; a grandchild, Kris Richter; a brother, Robert Keegan; and two sisters, Mary Ellen Keegan and Helen Huffington.

The family would like to thank the staff members of Whispering Heights for the care they gave our mother in her final years.

For those wishing to make a contribution, the family suggests a donation to St. Mary's in Rock Valley or the Catholic Daughters of America in Jane’s memory.

Source - https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/jane-richter