1927
Anna
2015
Anna Richter
June 11, 1927 — January 21, 2015
Anna Richter of Durango passed away January 21st, 2015 at home after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 87.
Anna was born June 11th, 1927 in Yugoslavia, to Michael and Rosalia Mereiter. She was married on March 29, 1948 in Austria to Joseph Richter. The young family moved to New York, in 1952. They later moved to Durango in 1972 upon purchasing the Sunset Motel. They also owned and operated the Landmark/Ramada Motel.
She enjoyed traveling, gardening, dancing, and cooking. She excelled at the skills that helped her run exceptional hotels and make her house a home. Anna and Joe were also wonderful Polka dancers.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Joe Richter; her children: Lori Kunder, Joe Richter, Jr., and Tony Richter all of Durango; a sister, Elizabeth Horrell of Australia; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, February 3rd at 3PM, at St. Columba Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.
Anna was born June 11th, 1927 in Yugoslavia, to Michael and Rosalia Mereiter. She was married on March 29, 1948 in Austria to Joseph Richter. The young family moved to New York, in 1952. They later moved to Durango in 1972 upon purchasing the Sunset Motel. They also owned and operated the Landmark/Ramada Motel.
She enjoyed traveling, gardening, dancing, and cooking. She excelled at the skills that helped her run exceptional hotels and make her house a home. Anna and Joe were also wonderful Polka dancers.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Joe Richter; her children: Lori Kunder, Joe Richter, Jr., and Tony Richter all of Durango; a sister, Elizabeth Horrell of Australia; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, February 3rd at 3PM, at St. Columba Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Anna Richter, please visit our flower store.
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