Mary Jane

Richter

Mary Jane Richter, born February 27, 1935, in Loraine, Texas, passed away at home on November 8, 2026. She lived a long life that stretched across generations, and her memory remains rooted in the family she loved and the home that surrounded her in her final days.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; her father, O.P. Riherd; her mother, Estelle Riherd; her brothers, Noah Riherd and Weldon Riherd; her sister, Velma Edelman; and her daughter-in-law, Debra Sue.

Mary’s family was the enduring center of her life. She is survived by her sons, Dwight Richter, Gary and Quinn Richter. She also leaves Cynthia and Traci, who shared in the family circle alongside Gary and Quinn. Her legacy continues in her grandsons, Dylan Richter and Dwight L. Richter, who carry her name and memory forward. In the lives of those who knew her as mother, grandmother, and the steady heart of the family, she leaves a presence that will be deeply felt and warmly remembered.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Roselawn Memorial Park, 3801 Roselawn Dr, Denton, Texas 76207.

As her family and friends gather to honor her life, they will remember Mary Jane Richter with gratitude, affection, and love. Her story now rests in the hearts of those she leaves behind, and her memory will remain a quiet and lasting blessing.