Date : 15 Nov 1896
Location : Mound Prairie Cemetery, Twin Lakes, WI
Mrs. Lottie C. Richter, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Bassett, passed peacefully away at their home in Bassett station on Thursday morning Nov. 12.
Deceased was born in Randall, Kenosha county, April 13, 1852. On Oct 3, 1876, she was united in marriage to Ben Richter, of Wheatland, and together they went to Brillion, Wis., shortly afterwards removing to Long Prairie, Minn., which has since been their permanent home.
Several years ago Mrs. Richter was called to mourn the loss of her companion, being left with three young children, but with undaunted courage she continued the business which her husband had followed, in which they had made for themselves a comfortable home and maintenance.
About a year ago the health of the deceased began to decline, and later, developed into a malady which baffled medical skill. Her mother spent the entire summer with her daughter, caring for her as only a mother can.
As her sufferings increased and the vigils of nursing become more imperative and confining, a very dear friend of the family -- a sister of Rebecca Lodge No. 9, on Long Prairie, Minn., of which the deceased was an honored member -- came to their assistance and has remained with her friend through a long and painful illness.
They hoped that with good care the invalid might recover; but the nature of her ills were such that it seemed like hope against fear. She, too, felt there was little chance for her recovery and often expressed the wish that she might so far recover as to be removed to the home of her parents, where she might have the company of father, mother, brothers and sister alike, and be all together. Late in September, when they felt it safe to do so, they brought her on a cot to their home, where she was most tenderly cared for by each member of the household.
Gradually she sank under the ravages of disease till quietly the angel of death came to her release.
While it is sad to watch day by day the fading of loved ones and feel all human efforts unavailing to keep them with us, there is still sweet consolation in the thought that bids us hope for an unending existence in the life beyond.
The character of the deceased was of a Christian type, enabling her to bear without complaint the sufferings that were hers.
The wonderful patience manifested by her through weary months of pain, her thoughtfulness of those in constant attendance upon her, and her firm, unshaken faith in her Creator, gave evidence that she relied upon Him and was willing to exchange earth for heaven.
Two daughters, Deborah and Maude, and a young son, Reuben, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. Each will be kindly cared for in the home of their grandparents. The funeral services were held at the home on Sunday morning conducted by Rev. Davidson, of Salem, and the remains laid to rest in the Mound Prairie Cemetery. The entire family have the sincere sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
Kenosha Telegraph-Courier - Nov 19, 1896
