Steve Richter

Granger

Steve Richter, 59, of Granger, IA, went on his next adventure to meet God Thursday, April 26, after a valiant battle against cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends, and was supported by his army of cancer warriors across the world.

Steve grew up on the farm outside Truesdale, IA, showing hogs for FFA and cruising with friends from AC-T high school. After graduating high school, he served in the Army in Korea. He worked as a tool and die maker early in his career and then went back to school, graduating from Iowa State with a BS in Agricultural Engineering and later with an MBA from Drake. Steve worked as an engineer for several manufacturing companies throughout his career and retired from John Deere Des Moines Works.

He had an exuberant passion for bicycling, pedaling along on over 20 RAGBRAIs, and brought many friends along for the rides. Steve was also an accomplished woodworker and loved to spend time in his studio workshop. In recent years, Steve was an example to all - family, friends, and fellow cancer survivors - of how to live strong. His positive attitude and enduring faith inspired those around him. Everyone will miss his smile, his encouragement, and his friendship.

Many people will carry Steve in their hearts and minds, including his wife of 30 years, Patricia Schroeder, daughter Charlotte Lewin and husband Tom, son Riley, daughter Kaylee, sister Linda Fassler and husband David, brothers Tom and Jon Richter, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Charlotte and Clarence Richter; his sister Sharon Fassler; and his brother Jim Richter.

Steve and his family were appreciative of the incredible medical support from Dr. Deming, Dr. Tannir, Dr. Morton, and their staffs during his treatment.

His family will welcome friends for a visitation at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines, IA, on Monday, April 30, 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Presbyterian in Johnston, IA, on Tuesday, May 1, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Kidney Cancer Association.