RICHTER EDWIN L

LTC Edwin L Richter was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/07/2010 at the age of 75.8 from Cancer
San Antonio, TX
Flight Class 65-2
Date of Birth 06/26/1934
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with D/229 AVN 1 CAV in 66-67, A/158 AVN 101 ABN in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam SMILING TIGER 26
This information was provided by Robert W. Owens

More detail on this person: Edwin Lamar Richter, Sr., LTC, Retired US Army, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on 26 June, 1934 in Galveston, Texas to Edwin Frank and Anne Josephine Richter. Ed had a distinguished Army career that spanned 29 years where he rose from PVT to LTC. He served two tours in Vietnam, where he was a helicopter pilot with the 1st Cav (D/229th Smiling Tigers)and the 101st Airborne (A/158th Ghost Riders). He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross x2, Bronze Star x2, and 33 Air Medals with the "V" device. Ed also earned his Senior Aviator Wings, Jump Wings and the CIB.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter, Deborah Lynn Richter. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Barbara Anne Richter; children, Laura J Vaughn, Edwin L Richter, Jr., Victoria E Toledo, Christopher D Richter, and Cynthia M Joss; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Richter's name to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com

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