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Dr. James "Kelly" Richter, born October 9, 1929, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2008, surrounded by his family and loving friends. He was the youngest of nine children of Herman and Regina Richter. He attended St. Anthony School, Central Catholic High School & St. Mary's University, before graduating from the University of Texas at Austin. After graduating he completed his medical training at the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. Following his graduation from medical school he served as a captain in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana. In 1952, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Reile. They made their home in San Antonio where he started his private medical practice on S. Presa St. For many years he practiced there before moving to his East Southcross office when Southeast Baptist Hospital opened. He practiced there until his retirement in 1998. For many years Dr. Richter was one of the few doctors who continued to make "house calls", often forgetting to send a bill. He was a dedicated physician who was tireless in his care for the Poor of San Juan and the Mission Road Children's Home. He was devoted to the welfare of all of his patients, but most especially for the children. This attitude was reflected in his favorite scripture verse in Mark 10:14: HE SAID TO THEM, "LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME, AND DO NOT HINDER THEM, FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD BELONGS TO SUCH AS THESE" He volunteered many years for the Boy Scout organization, making sure that they were all given physicals so that no child would be deprived of "going to camp". Dr. Richter was an author, avid hunter, and took pride in training his prized English Pointers, especially his beloved "Ginger". He loved to fish and spend time with his family. He will be remembered for his gentle quiet manner, his taking more pleasure from giving than receiving, and the fact that he always put the needs of others before himself. Dr. Richter was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the recipient of the "pro ecclesia et pontifice" award for zeal and loyalty to the Roman Catholic Church given by Pope Paul VI. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Dorothy, his son James "Jay" K. Richter Jr. and wife Angela, daughter Lisa Gambill and husband David, daughter Amy Clark and husband Allan. Grandchildren include Kelly and Andrew Richter; Lauren, Paul and Samuel Gambill; Julia, Ashley, and Faith McDonald, Emily and Lily Clark. Additional survivors are his sisters Regina Wilkinson and Mary Frances "Mimi" Richter. He is preceded in death by his son, John Adam, and brothers Herman, Bernard and William Richter, and sisters Emma Weakley, Virginia Richter, and Helen Clarkson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Southeast Community Outreach for Older People SCOOP 1602 Goliad Road, Suite B San Antonio, TX 78223

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James K. Richter, M.D.

October 9, 1929 - March 28, 2008