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Dorothy Reile Richter, born on January 26, 1932, passed away at home on September 25, 2011 following a sudden illness. Dorothy was a graduate of Ursuline Academy, and attended St. Mary's University. In 1952, she married the love of her life, James "Kelly" Richter, with whom she was married for over 55 years. Dorothy was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, and had just recently helped to organize the fifty year anniversary of the founding of the parish. She was a former member of the Pastoral Council, a C.C.D. teacher, and up until the time of her illness, was a very active member of the Holy Name Garden Club. She took great pride in keeping the church grounds beautiful. On most Saturday mornings you could find her planting flowers and pulling weeds. She was also a volunteer at the Alpha Home, where she assisted women in need. Most important to Dorothy was family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister; always putting her family first. She will be greatly missed. Dorothy was preceded in death by her infant son, John Adam, beloved husband, Kelly, and brothers Hilary, Lawrence, and Louis "Dulie", and sister Joyce. She is survived by her son, James "Jay" K. Richter Jr. and wife Angela, daughter Lisa Gambill and husband David, daughter Amy Clark and husband Allan. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kelly, Andrew, Lauren, Paul, Samuel, Julie, Ashley, Faith, Emily, and Lily. In addition, she leaves behind her loving sisters: Theresa Zaldivar and Marguerite Swanson, and a dear friend and "partner in crime," Mary Moczygemba. The family would like to extend their deepest thanks for all of the thoughtful expressions to Dorothy during her illness, with special thanks to Avionn for their loving care. We could not have made it through without the wonderful assistance of Vesta, Sybil, Sallye, and Charlene. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southeast Community Outreach for Older People S.C.O.O.P. 1602 Goliad Rd. Ste. B, San Antonio, TX 78223, or to the Holy Name Garden Club at 3814 Nash, San Antonio, TX 78223. SERVICES Visitation will be Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. with a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. at Holy Name Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 3, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. at Holy Name Catholic Church, 3814 Nash Blvd., at Fairlawn San Antonio, TX. 78223. Interment will follow in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Dorothy Reile Richter

January 26, 1932 - September 25, 2011