Teresa Richter, of Sunman, was born on December 19, 1946, a daughter to Virgil and Rosella (Sally) Billman Zins. She married Roger Richter on July 5, 1975 in Milan. Teresa retired from Hollywood Casino. She was a member of the Sunman American Legion Auxiliary, loved flowers and gardening, and she also enjoyed crafting and making jewelry. Her family was of the utmost importance to her. Teresa’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. On Friday, January 22, 2021, Teresa passed away peacefully at UC Health in Cincinnati.
Those surviving who will cherish Teresa’s memory include her husband of 45 years, Roger Richter; three daughters, Kimberly West of Orangevale, CA, Karen (Russell) Griffith of Batesville, and Julie Richter Eckstein of Batesville; two step-children, Christine (Jim) Adams of Osgood, and Gary (Buni) Richter of Napoleon; thirteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann Hoff; four brothers, Rick, Ron, Jerry, and Tom Zins; and several nieces and nephews. Teresa was preceded in death by both of her parents.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Batesville Christian Church, 1294 Columbus Ave., Batesville, IN 47006, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will be held for the family with a private burial to follow.
Memorial contributions can be directed to Sunman Life Squad at 403 N. Meridian St., Sunman, IN 47041, the Sunman Fire Department at 621 N. Meridian Street. Sunman, IN 47041, or the donor’s choice.
All attending must follow Governor Holcomb’s Covid-19 mandates: You must wear mask; you must social distance; funeral home attendance is limited to 25 or less people in the funeral home at one time, and if you are not feeling well, or if you have a compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Teresa Richter.