Altrichter, Theresia, 86, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at her home in Cherry Valley, California. She was born November 2, 1927 in Obrovac, Yugoslavia to Georg & Eva Mergel. Theresia has been a resident of Cherry Valley for past 53 years. She loved being part of her community and being an active member of the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Beaumont and she was head cook for the United German – American Club of Beaumont for 20 years.
Theresia is survived by her husband of 63 years, Franz Altrichter; daughters, Evelyn & Otto Sajfert of Cherry Valley and Karen & Brian DeWitt of San Diego; 4 grandchildren, Paul Sajfert, Mark Sajfert, Alex Dewitt and Kylie DeWitt; sister, Maria Rieger of Germany.
A rosary is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2014 at 7:00pm at Weaver Mortuary Chapel, 1177 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 11:00am at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 1234 Palm Ave., Beaumont with Interment to follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Beaumont.
Family under the care of Weaver Mortuary (951) 845-1141
