Sherman Richter

Sherman Richter age 87 of St. Louis Park, passed away Dec. 29, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel & Fanny Richter. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Grace; daughter, Marsha (Joel) Lalley; sons, Allen and Steve (Shelley Zaun); grandchildren, Heather (Frank) Sennett, Zachary, Max, Noah, Haley, and Amelia; great grandchildren, Nicholas Sherman and Emma Grace Sennett; brother, Jerome (Marilyn); sister, Bess Silvers; sister-in-law, Ruth Weinblatt; nieces, nephews, and friends and especially Lenny Brandt and Bob McNamara. Sherman was a highly decorated veteran of the Marines in both World War II and Korea, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Back stateside, he went from driving a bakery truck to excelling as an award-winning insurance salesman. Richter was generous with his time and his money. He spent countless hours playing with his children and grandchildren, and used his superior sales skills to put them at the top of every school fundraiser. Ever gregarious and quick-witted, he made friends everywhere he went -- on his travels, in doctors' waiting rooms, at sporting events, and at his beloved St. Anthony Club. He was a larger-than-life presence and will be forever remembered and missed. Funeral service 11 am SUNDAY at the UNITED HEBREW CEMETERY CHAPEL, 70 1/2 at Thomas Ave. So., Richfield. In lieu of flowers memorial are preferred the Barton School Foundation, 4237 Colfax Ave. So., Mpls, MN 55409. SHIVA 7 pm ( Sunday only) at 2239 Oregon Court, St. Louis Park, Minnesota