Marilyn L. Richter

Marilyn L. Richter 84, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026.

A lifelong resident of Kenosha, Marilyn was born on April 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Harold and Lorraine Rosemann.

Marilyn worked for the Kenosha Unified School District as a secretary and a devoted longtime substitute teacher. She found her greatest joy in her three sons and their families, as well as in the many dear friends and extended family members.

A homemaker, Marilyn enjoyed tending her flower and vegetable gardens, canning, knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She treasured time spent Up-North, camping, traveling to see her family and being near the water- swimming, boating, and fishing, particularly for perch. Music also held a special place in her heart, she loved playing the piano, organ and as a long-time member of St. Mary’s Lutheran where she was part of the first handbell choir.  Despite the ups and downs of her life, she lived her life well and made many special memories.

Marilyn is survived by her three boys, Keith (Cari) of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Kurt of Mesquite, TX, and Kevin (Amy) of Arcadia, OK; her eight grandchildren, Caitlyn of Gainesville, FL, Kendra of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Kyle (Jessica) of New London, MN, William (Athena) of Bristol, CT, Sarah of Hammonton, NJ, Jacquelyn of Navasota, TX, Rachel (Reece) Chutek of Edmond, OK, and Ryan of Oklahoma City, OK; and her five great-grandchildren, Jane Richter; Weston, Collins, and Lainey Richter; and Hallie Chutek. She is also survived by her sister, Suzanne (Marv) Boyd of Silverthorne, CO, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Her family would like to express gratitude to the caregivers at Fresenius Kidney Care of Kenosha and Charter Senior Living.

Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church, 2001 80^th Street, Kenosha, WI on Monday, November 2 at 3:30pm for the funeral service, with a time for visitation prior from 2:00 – 3:30pm.  In leu of flowers, remembrances to St. Mary’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated.  

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