Charles Frederick "Charlie" Richter, 79, of Circleville, KS, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Community Hospital in Onaga, KS. He was born June 30, 1940 in Blue Rapids, KS, the son of Marvin E. and Hilda Sophia (Strauss) Richter.

Charlie graduated from Circleville High School in 1958 and had attended a trade school. He had worked for Santa Fe Railroad, Archer Daniels Midland and Henry Manufacturing in Topeka. Charles retired from Goodyear Tire Company after 38 years.

He was a member of Circleville Christian Church, Recreation Club in Circleville, Circleville City Council for 40 plus years and Local Union #307.

Charlie enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play sports and he also coached Little League and Pony League baseball. He attended as many sporting events as possible especially the KU Jayhawks, Washburn University and KC Royals games. Other favorite teams were the Boston Celtics, Washington Red Skins and KC Chiefs. He most of all was proud to be a Cobra and attended all the grandkids games at Jackson Heights schools. Charlie enjoyed gardening and wood working where he could always be found in his basement workshop. He would build Christmas decorations and furniture for his grandkids. He always had a love for Elvis, he collected his memorabilia and still enjoyed listening to his music and watching his movies.

Charlie married Connie Kaye Beamand on September 1, 1962 in Miami, OK. They celebrated over 57 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Richter, of the home, a son, Pat Richter (Kristie) of Holton, KS; a daughter, Gena Smith (Terry) of Whiting, KS; 9 grandchildren, Gera Cochren, Jordan Smith, Tanner Smith, Jaimon Richter, Preston Richter, Zane Richter, Kayden Richter, Phoenix Richter and Kassidy Fisher and 9 great-grandchildren, Dawson, Chesnea and Kane Cochren, Keatan and Kinsley Smith, Serina Richter, Jazelynn and Watson Richter and Jasper Smith.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Ann Richter; 2 half-brothers, Wayne and Jack Richter and a great-grandson, Maverick Richter.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Family requests favorite sports team for attire. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.