Edwin Lamar Richter, Sr. LTC, Retired, U.S.Army

Edwin Lamar Richter, Sr., LTC, Retired US Army, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on 26 June, 1934 in Galveston, Texas to Edwin Frank and Anne Josephine Richter. Ed had a distinguished Army career that spanned 29 years where he rose from PVT to LTC. He served two tours in Vietnam, where he was a helicopter pilot with the 1st Cav and the 101st Airborne. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross x2, Bronze Star x2, and 33 Air Medals with the “V” device. Ed also earned his Senior Aviator Wings, Jump Wings and the CIB. Lamar is preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter, Deborah Lynn Richter. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Barbara Anne Richter; children, Laura J Vaughn, Edwin L Richter, Jr., Victoria E Toledo, Christopher D Richter, and Cynthia M Joss; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. Visitation will take place from 5:00-9:00 pm Monday, April 12, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Rolling Oaks Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 7150 Stahl Rd. with Rev. Al Adams and Chaplain Willie P. Peacock officiating. Interment will follow with full military honors at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Richter’s name to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com.