Cecil "June" Richter

June Richter, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at Edenbrook Omro with her daughter by her side. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, June's life was defined by faith, compassion, and unwavering love for those around her. June was born on June 20, 1933, to Leo and Ethella Killgore in Lodgepole, Nebraska. As a child, she loved school, playing with her younger sister, and doing chores with her dad. She married John Richter on June 30, 1948. As a young wife and mother, they lived and worked on the Richter family farm. In 1960, they moved to Bridgeport, Nebraska, with their two young daughters, Carol and Cathy, and Cheri on the way. It was there that she met Dr. Blackstone and his wife, Marion, and, as their friendship grew, she began working at their medical clinic. They were very influential in helping her realize that an education, a skill, was something to strive for. That became a goal in her life. A change in John's employment brought them to Berlin, Wisconsin, in 1967. She graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in 1972 as a Registered Nurse and later earned an associate degree in Supervisory Management from Moraine Park Technical College. She dedicated her career to caring for others and retired from Community Health Network in 1996. Following her retirement, June served as associate director of the Berlin Senior Center from 1998 to 2004. June loved and considered her sister-in-law, Trudy Knight, a best friend whom she admired and looked up to, and with whom she stayed in close contact over the years. A friend for over 70 years, Bonnie Sprengel, was also special, and she was thrilled when Bonnie moved from Nebraska to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. They had many wonderful times together. She made many lifelong friends through church, community, and professional relationships over her nearly 60 years in Berlin - and she treasured them all. When she moved to Eastridge Drive, she became close friends with her neighbors, particularly Mary Borland, Jean Fehl, and Lorraine Brueggen. Eventually, she came to rely on them for everyday assistance. Without them, it would have been impossible for her to stay in her own home, which she adamantly wanted, and for which her daughters are eternally grateful. June enjoyed spending time with family and friends, entertaining at home, baking, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, music, and bible study. She loved teddy bears and spent time refurbishing them to give to children who needed a hug. Her idea was that everyone, young or old, needed to have a teddy bear. Her "Honeybear" was with her to the end. June’s faith strengthened and sustained her throughout her life. She was a faithful member of St John Lutheran Church and served the Lord through LWML, St John Ladies Aid, Christian Women's Club, Friends in Council, and years of Friendship Bible study in her home. June is survived by her daughters, Carol Cooley and Cheri Faust (David); grandchildren, Sam Cooley, Ben Cooley, Betsy Verbeten (Jake), Rene Gillhouse, Rachel Rivers, and Gary Stumpner; nine great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Trudy Knight, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John Richter; daughter, Cheryl (stillborn), daughter, Cathy Steinke; sister, Betty Meyer; brother, Fredrick Killgore; son-in-law, Ron Grahn; grandson, Paul Grahn; grandson-in-law, Keith Rivers; son-in-law, Mike Cooley; great-granddaughter, Sarah Cooley; and special friends, Bonnie Sprengel and Jake Jodarski. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all of the staff at Edenbrook Omro and Heartland Hospice for their kind and compassionate attention while June was in their care.

Cecil "June" Richter

June 20, 1933 - December 4, 2025