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GRANT RICHTER

Born: Feb 07, 1955

Date of Passing: May 31, 2012

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GRANT RICHTER With great sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of Grant Richter on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the age of 57. His death occurred in Winnipeg, MB, due to an unexpected brain aneurysm. Grant was predeceased by his mother, Wilma Richter (nee Dyck); and his sisters, Wendy Burnett, and Janet Laing. Grant will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Joanne Richter (nee Kruk) of Brandon; daughter Pam (Derek) Johnson of Winnipeg; son Dustin Richter of Nelson, B.C.; son Cory Richter of Brandon; father Lorne Richter of Melita; mother-in-law Katherine Kruk (nee Posterski) of Portage la Prairie, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. Grant was born in Portage la Prairie on February 7, 1955, and he grew up in Melita, MB. He attended Assiniboine Community College (A.C.C.) and Brandon University. He was employed with Corrections Canada for 30 years, and absolutely loved his job. Among his many awards, Grant received the Lieutenant Governor Generals Award/Medal from A.C.C., and he received an Exemplary Service Award/Medal from Corrections Canada. He married his wife, Joanne, on August 16, 1980. Grant loved spending time with his family, and he lived his life with extreme passion and to the fullest. He loved hunting, travelling, sports, music, cooking for his family, Toyota vehicles, and the HABS. In keeping with Grant's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of His Life on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon, MB. Pastor Michael Kurtz of First Lutheran Church, Winnipeg will officiate. Reception to follow at the Trails West Motor Inn, 210-18th Street North, Brandon, MB, followed by a gathering at Grant and Joanne's home. Flowers are accepted, however, donations may be made in Grant's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba - Brandon Office, 3-824 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7. Grant's family has asked that family and friends please write a memory of Grant with your name and how you knew him to be placed in a Memory Box at the service or at the reception. For those unable to attend the funeral, memories can be shared and sent to his wife Joanne's email address smo@mts.net or at www.memorieschapel.com. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 06, 2012

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • Our family were saddened to learn of Grant's passing. We have lots of fond memories of Grant throughout many years as neighbors in Melita. Grant was always a very special person, very caring and full of humor. He will be missed by all the lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers go to out to Grant's family. - Posted by: Eng Family (Neighbors from Melita) on: Jun 18, 2012

  • I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and work with Grant. He was a thoughtful and sincere individual who was always prepared to listen to the opinion of others. He was a true professional with a great sense of humor. He was very proud of his family and always spoke very highly of them. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Steve Geiger ((Retired Parole Officer,Winnipeg)) on: Jun 14, 2012

  • Grant filled up the whole room no matter which one he appeared in. The first thing that arrived was that big, lovely smile that he was so willing to share with everyone. He was soft spoken and seldom wasted words - they came out natural and wise in their simplicity. He was excellent with offenders and always tried to support a plan that had a chance of working. He spoke highly of his family and I can't imagine him leaving anyone but family, and friends behind. A great loss for all and my sincere sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Kathi Ross (Wpg co-worker) on: Jun 11, 2012

  • I knew Grant from 1990 to 1997. My ex-husband worked with Grant. Sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Joanne and family at this sad time. - Posted by: MJ O'Neal I(formerly MacDonald-Hart) (Ex-husband was a co-worker) on: Jun 09, 2012

  • I first met Grant when he was the Area Manager of Parole in Thompson, Manitoba. He invited me up there for a one day conference and I learned how to appreciate his wit, humour and dedication to his job. He had a wonderful way with people and especially aboriginals. Over the years before I retired we had a number of very pleasant conversations. He was very proud of his roots and of course his family. He will be missed dearly. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Russ Muth (Retired Parole Officer, Winnipeg Office) on: Jun 06, 2012

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