Barbara Richter

March 22, 1949 - February 25, 2015

Barbara Richter, 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Barbara was born March 22, 1949 in the United Kingdom. She was an avid reader and enjoyed all kinds of crafts including sewing and cross stitching. Barbara was a huge soccer fan and enthusiastically cheered for Chelsea FC of the English Premier League, her favorite team. She was also very active in her children's and grandchildren's soccer teams as a coach and spectator. She was an incredibly hard worker, always active, and never sitting still. The family she leaves behind celebrates her thoughtfulness, intelligence (Barbara always won Trivial Pursuit), and generosity. She was truly a fabulous woman. She is survived by her three children Natalie (Joseph) Statdfield, Adam Richter, and Carly Richter; grandchildren MacKenzie Statdfield, Teagan Statdfield, and Jackson Richter; sisters Margaret Lewis and Audrey Bott; and by her mother Marjorie Lewis. Memorial visitation will be from 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046. A memorial service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Barbara's name to the Roland Wetzel Soccer Scholarship Fund, c/o Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Rd. Lindenhurst, IL 60046.