Gladys Fern Richter Obituary (1923 - 2020)

Gladys Fern Richter, 97 of Bloomington passed away at 6:35 PM on Sunday July 19, 2020 at Villas of Hollybrook in Bloomington. There will be a graveside service Friday July 24, 2020 at 1 PM at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Pastor Jason Collins will officiate. Beck Memorial Home in Bloomington is handling arrangements. Gladys was born March 14, 1923 in Bloomington to Roy and Bessie Crutchley Dibble. She married Anthony Richter on June 1, 1945. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2013. She is survived by one daughter Terri (Marty) Pickett of Normal, two grandchildren Danielle (Robert) Myers and Kyle (Halie) Myers and four great-grandchildren Hailey, Ethan, Lucas and Layne. She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Gladys was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Fan and retired in 1984 from State Farm Insurance after 35 years of service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or to Ruby's Rescue in McLean.