RICHTER JAMES A

2LT James A Richter was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/10/2001 at the age of 57.3 from Heart attack
Deland, FL
Flight Class 69-20
Date of Birth 10/19/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Gail Richter (wife)

More detail on this person: Mr James A Richter, 57 DEATHS Daytona Beach News-Journal (FL) - Monday, February 12, 2001 DELAND -- James A. Richter, 57, of Black Ironwood Drive, a certified public accountant, died Saturday at a local care facility. Mr. Richter served in the Army Medical Service Corps during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star, and left the Army Reserves as a lieutenant colonel. A native of Seattle, he moved to this area in 1960 from Orlando, where he was a graduate of the University of Florida. Mr. Richter was also a hospital administrator and a controller at a college. His memberships include: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church; Loyal Order of the Moose; the Museum of Arts, where he was a past director; American College of Hospital Administrators; American Institute of CPAs and he was a troop committee chairman for Boy Scout Troop 610. He was listed in the Who's Who in the South Notable Americans of the Bicentennial Era and Outstanding Young Men of America. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Gail; two sons, Scott, Charleston, S.C., and Sean, DeLand; a brother, Paul, DeLand; a sister, Mary Vavrina, Falls Church, Va.; and a grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 319 W. Wisconsin Ave., DeLand, FL 32720. Lankford, DeLand, is in charge.

Burial information: DeLand Memorial Gardens, DeLand, FL

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024