February 9, 1938 - August 17, 2015
Willis T. Richter
1938 - 2015

Willis T. Richter, 77, St. Joseph, MO passed from this life on Monday, August 17, 2015 in St. Joseph, MO. He was born February 9, 1938 in DeKalb County, MO. to Fred & Elpha (Petty) Richter. He graduated from Union Star High School in 1956. In 1961 he married Dianna Hector and she preceded him in death in 1990. In 1992, he married Sally Garber and she survives of the home.
Willis loved his family and friends and the time he spent with them. He worked at Crouch Brothers, ONC, McLean, and Yellow Freight. He was a member of the 4 Million Mile Safe Driving Club for his impeccable driving record. He was currently working for Missouri Auto Dealers Exchange. He was a collector of model semi tractor trailers, an avid camper, and a St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a member of St. Joseph Eagles Lodge since 1967. He also was a reserve in the Army National Guard.
Survivors include his wife Sally of the home; one son, Jeffrey (Paula) Richter of Savannah; two daughters, Carmen (Michael) Regan of St. Louis; and Sutton (Greg) Smith of Kansas City; ten grandchildren, Skyler, Spencer, and Preston Richter, Payton Lehr, Delaney and Shannon Regan, Mandi Moutray, Katie Jess, and Bethany and Bryce Ruoff; one great-grandson, Cooper Richter. Three brothers, Robert Lee Richter of Savannah, Herman Dale (Donna) Richter of Lee's Summit, and Marvin Richter of Silver City, Iowa; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Dianna, and sister, Marjorie Campbell.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home in Savannah, MO. A Celebration of Willie's Life will be Friday, August 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home; Savannah. Burial will follow in Memorial Park, St. Joseph, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.