Dorothy Elizabeth RICHTER b. 31 Jul 1920 Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana d. 25 Sep 1990 Midland, Midland Co., Michigan: Darlene's Family Genealogy

1920 - 1990 (70 years)

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Name	Dorothy Elizabeth RICHTER [2, 3]
Name	Mom's obituary which was written by one of my sisters was as follows: Dorothy Elizabeth Richter Baumer of Harrison, Michigan, passed away September 25, 1990, after a nine year struggle against multiple myeloma. Born to Robert and Bertha Immenhiser Richter, on July 31, 1920, in Muncie, Indiana, she grew up in the Lansing area. Graduating from Lansing Central High in 1938,she worked as a telephone operator and also for her parents at the Lansing City Market and "Richter's Gardens". In so doing, she was able to contribute to the education of her younger sisters. During World War 11, she was a Hospital Red Cross volunteer. United in marriage on August 14, 1943, to Duane Dorr Baumer in La Jolla, California, they moved to a small farm outside of Harrison in 1945. Besides farming and gardening for many years, she worked for the Clare County ASCS until opening Devil's Knob Golf Course in 1965 with her husband. Dorothy was active for many years as a 4-H Leader, member of VFW Post 1075 Ladies' Auxiliary, DAV, and member of the First Congregational Church. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father in 1968, her mother in 1986, and her husband in 1986. Surviving are her five daughters: Mrs. James (Judy) MacLeod of Coral Springs, Florida, Mrs. Allen (Joan) Cooper of Harrison, Michigan, Mrs. Harold (Barbara) Lambdin of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Mrs. Emerson (Sue) Addison of Northville, Michigan and Mrs. Ralph (Sandra) Strickland of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Seven grandchildren; James MacLeod, Amy, Laura and Andrew Lambdin; and Joseph, Michael and Timothy Addison will greatly miss her. Also surviving are eight brothers and sisters: Robert L. Richter formerly of Lansing, Michigan, Virgil Richter of Lansing; Virginia Farrow of Rocky Gap; Viola Lundell of Southfield, Barney Yeager of Lansing, Bernice Moore of Florida, Norma Strothers of Holt, Michigan and Betty Ann Bush of Henderson, Tennessee. She also left 33 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held September 29, in Harrison from the Stocking Funeral Home with Reverend Kaufman, Pastor Brian Johnson and brother-in-law Dr. Bobby Bush officiating. Singing was provided by the Mennonite Church and Michael Addison played one of his grandmother's favorites on his violin. Interment was in the Cedar Crest Cemetery near her home of 45 years. The cremains of her late husband were laid to rest with Dorothy at this time. Pallbearers included James MacLeod 11, James MacLeod 111, Allen Cooper, Emerson Addison, Andrew Lambdin and Williard Boehm. Dorothy's death will indeed leave a void in the lives of her daughters,grandchildren, family and friends. "To give of oneself is a gift to all mankind". Inscription Loving parents of Judy, Joan, Barbara, Bethel Sue, and Sandra [1]
Birth	31 Jul 1920	Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana [2]
Gender	Female
Census	1930	Living with parents in Aurelius, Ingham Co., Michigan [3]
Census	1940	Living with parents in Lans [4]
Fact	Daughter of Robert Lincoln Richter and Bertha Estella Emenhiser [2]
Death	25 Sep 1990	Midland, Midland Co., Michigan [1]
Burial	Cedar Crest Cemetery, Hamilton Twp., Clare Co., Michigan [1]
Person ID	I71982	Main Tree
Last Modified	12 Sep 2022

Father	Robert Lincoln RICHTER, Sr., b. 8 Feb 1889, Cincinnati, Ohio d. 25 May 1968, Holt, Michigan (Age 79 years)
Relationship	Birth
Mother	Bertha Estelle EMENHISER, b. 2 May 1898, Allen Co., Indiana d. 29 May 1986 (Age 88 years)
Relationship	Birth
Marriage	6 Feb 1918	Delaware Co., Indiana [5]
Family ID	F21997	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Duane Dorr BAUMER, b. 4 Jun 1920, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan d. 17 Mar 1986, West Palm Beach, Florida (Age 65 years)

Marriage 14 Aug 1943 La Jolla, San Diago County, California [6]

Children

	1. Judy Ann BAUMER
	2. Joan Hope BAUMER
	3. Barbara Jean BAUMER
	4. Bethel Sue BAUMER
	5. Sandra Lynne BAUMER

Family ID F29156 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 13 Sep 2022

Photos » Slide Show		Duane Dorr Baumer and Dorothy E. Richter Duane D. and Dorothy E. Baumer
		Duane Dorr Baumer and Dorothy E. Richter Duane and his wife Dorothy with their dog, Cocoa
		Duane Dorr Baumer and Dorothy Richter Duane and his wife Dorothy.

Documents		Dorothy Elizabeth Richert Birth Certificate Dorothy E. is the daughter of Robert Richter and Bertha E. Emenhiser
Documents		Dorothy Elizabeth Richter Baumer Certificate of Death for Dorothy E. (Richter) Baumer. Sept. 25,1990

Headstones

Duane D. Baumer and Dorothy E. Richter Headstone
Duane D. Baumer and his wife Dorothy E., are buried in the Cedar Crest Cemetery in Hamilton Township, Clare Co., Michigan.

Sources

[S13000] Find A Grave: Obituary Notice for Dorothy E. Richter Baumer.
[S3065] Birth Certificate for Dorothy Elizabeth Richter.
[S11646] 1930 Census Aurelius, Ingham County, Michigan.
[S5420] 1940 Census Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.
[S10363] Ancestry.com: Indiana Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5409] Ancestry.com: Family Trees - Hogan - Baumer Family Tree by CMurgan.