Kerry Richter

Kerry Dean Richter, age 51, passed away at his home July 1, 2011. Kerry was known as Dean to his family and friends. He was born in Indian Creek, Wisconsin on October 31, 1959. His loving parents Robert Richter and Dorothy Mae (Cockerham) raised him and thirteen other children. Dean was baptized on April 29, 1962 at Zion Lutheran in Trade Lake, Wisconsin. He attended school in Frederic, Grantsburg, and Osceola. As a young man Dean learned the importance of hard work through his job as a farm hand. He always did every job with confidence and intellect, he really knew his work well. He later drove truck for a living and on those long drives he took joy in the company of his radio to keep him informed with the world and politics. Dean drove truck for many years for other people, but in the last two years of his career he was able to drive for himself; it was his goal and he was pleased that he achieved it. He was very fond of his family especially his grandchildren. He loved to fish and never missed an opening day. His fish never spoiled because Dean loved to cook and was good at it too. He was a helper and this world will not be the same without him. He was a beloved, dad, son, brother, grandpa, uncle and friend. Dean was preceded in death by this father, Robert; and lifelong friend, Arnold "Bimbo" Strasser. Dean is survived by his mother, Dorothy Richter; daughter, Betsy (Fred) Liljenberg and their four children: Jeramiah, Lindsay, Jacob, and Brianna; step-son, Corry Cleveland and his two children: Alexis Cleveland, and Denver Young. His siblings, Patsy (Larry) Tucker, Robert Richter, Betsy (Wally) Rightman, William Richter, Mitsy (Terry) Adolphson, Nancy Tober, Bernard Richter, Bonita Richter, Donna (Allan) Woodrich, Diane (Roy) Jones, Douglas Richter, Dale Richter, and Darcy Richter; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service was held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Siren Chapel on Friday, July 8, 2011 from 12-2:00PM. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren.