Susan Richter Krombach

Susan was born February 20, 1942 in St. Louis Missouri. Daughter of Henry J. Richter and Erma Ann Richter and younger sister to Nancy Monson. Susan attended Ladue High School and graduated in 1960. She went on to attend the University of Missouri, Columbia and received her Bachelor’s degree in education. She married Peter B. Krombach on December 27, 1965. She went on to teach kindergarten before having her children, Krista and Keith. All of her life she resided in St. Louis, Missouri.

Besides being with her family she was always involved with many organizations such as; The St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, Bethesda Women’s Group, Twigs Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and Ladue Alumni Association. She really enjoyed her special clubs with her friends; Bridge Club, Book Club, Birthday Club, Dance Club, Gourmet Club and always throwing fun events and parties. Her interests included skiing in Colorado and she skied up to the age of 76. She loved vacations to Door County, Cardinal games and entertaining by her pool. She loved Busch’s Grove and the cabins and going to the Muny in the summer. She had a passion for music, photographs and dogs, especially Airedales.

She took great pride in keeping a perfect home for her family. She always created the right atmosphere

for the right moment. She was especially known for her love of holidays, creative costumes and her Christmas decorating was one of kind. Susan made a huge impact on the many lives she touched. She had a zest for life that goes beyond compare. Her legacy will most certainly live on in the hearts of those she loved and she will be greatly missed.

Susan is survived by her husband, Peter B Krombach, her daughter, Krista Knudsen (David), grandchildren, Jack and Kate and son Keith Krombach (Christina) and grandson Hudson.

She is preceded in death by her father, mother and sister.