Ralph W. Richter

Ralph Richter, 97, of Glastonbury, CT passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. Ralph was a long-time Clinton resident (1948-early 2024). Born in New Britain, CT, Ralph is predeceased by Madeline (Kramer), his wife of fifty-three years and his brother, Henry. He is survived by his son, Gary, and his wife Barbara, and granddaughter, Christine and her husband, Brian, and their children, Zoey and Mason, all of Glastonbury. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Joan (Kramer) and her husband, Andrew Bakoledis of Clinton and nieces and nephews.

Ralph worked as a mason for twenty-five years throughout the shoreline area for his father-in-law, Max Kramer and, subsequently, for Field Company. He was the maintenance man at the Clinton Post Office for nineteen years. Ralph was fluent in German and served in the US Army for two years stationed in West Germany during the Korean War.

He was the “Mayor” of Hickory Avenue and, among other responsibilities, always made sure the road was clear of branches after storms so that his seven neighbors had no obstacles. He and Madeline hosted many family and friend gatherings during the summer season centered around the “Screen House”, great food and Rheingolds. He was supportive of St. Mary’s Church, Veteran organizations, and area hospitals.

His family will celebrate his life at Swan Funeral Home in Clinton on Saturday April, 5, 2025. Visitation begins at 10:00 am, service at 11:00 am followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clinton.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Middlesex Health or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.