David William Richter

Born on December 14, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He and his kind demeanor and witty sense of humor will be sorely missed. He was the son of Henry and Martha Richter and honorably served his country in the US Navy. David retired from SEPTA in Philadelphia where he worked as a controller. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid collector of O-Scale model trains. He was a long-time member of the Masonic Temple and had the privilege of serving as Worshipful Master. He had recently become a member of the Moose Lodge.

David is predeceased by his wife, Kathleen, who was the love of his life. He is survived by his sister, Susan (Denis) Lomax, his three daughters, Christine (John) McGettigan, Pamela (Robert) Hilty, Megan (Brent) McLaughlin, his nephew, Scott (Michele) Strachan, as well as seven grandchildren, Sean McGettigan, Jeffrey Hilty, Daniel Hilty, Sophia Haber, Jackie Bell, Bailey Mitchell, and Morgan McLaughlin.

We would like to thank Amherst County Emergency Medical Services and Fire Departments, Lynchburg General Emergency Department and Medical Intensive Care Unit, in particular, Nurse Amanda A. Amanda knowledgeably, respectfully, and compassionately cared for our dad to ensure his peaceful passing.

Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Condolence cards can be sent to the family at 106 Briarherst Drive; Amherst, VA 24521. Services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

www.stjude.org/donate