Marlene Richter, 81, of Goodrich, ND  died peacefully Monday, June 22, 2020 at the CHI Hospital in Turtle Lake, ND.  Funeral services will be at Peace Lutheran Church, Goodrich on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.  Visitation will be at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey on Thursday, June 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Burial will be in the St. Jacobus Lutheran Cemetery, rural Goodrich.

The funeral service was recorded rather than streamed and is available on Marlene's obituary.

A video presentation made by the family is available at this Youtube Link:

https://youtu.be/j5FEoSgPGTI

CDC recommendations including distancing, hand cleansing, limiting your time spent at the funeral home and staying away if sick will be followed for the visitation.  Wearing of a mask to protect yourself and others is also recommended by the CDC and would be greatly appreciated.

Marlene was born on August 26, 1938 in Goodrich.  She was the daughter of Gustav and Pauline (Stubert) Schuh.  Marlene grew up and attended country school near her home north of Goodrich.  She attended High School and graduated from Goodrich High School in 1955.  After high school she worked as a waitress in Goodrich.  Marlene married Gordon Richter on June 6, 1958 in Goodrich.  They lived and farmed north of Goodrich and raised 3 children-Russ, Jacie, and Mike.  Marlene took an active part in the daily farming operation with Gordon which included milking cows, driving truck and tractors, and stacking bales, along with all of her other household chores.

Marlene's biggest love was her family. She always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their children. Her other greatest love was her vegetable and flower gardens.  She could spend hours outside pulling weeds, picking flowers and harvesting her garden produce.  During the cold winter months, Marlene enjoyed quilting.  She made 100's of quilts that were donated to Lutheran World Relief and other organizations.  She lovingly made quilts for her grandchildren. Other things she enjoyed were sewing, canning, walking, and collecting rocks and bells. She was a great cook and known for tweaking recipes and coming up with original yummy meals and desserts.  Marlene was an active member of the Peace Lutheran Church where she held many church offices and was president of church woman's group.  She volunteered for the March of Dimes and raised money for various charities.

Marlene is survived by her husband, Gordon of Goodrich, children, Russell (Holly) of Fargo, Jacolyn (Gary) Steiger of Bismarck, Mike (Deneen) of Goodrich; Sister-and brother-in-law Carol (Richter) and Gene Wehe; six grandchildren, Matt(Megan)Williams, Shawna(Kevin) Swenson, Evan Thomas, Nicholas Richter, Jonathan Steiger, Courtney Steiger: and  nieces, nephews and their children along with many dear cousins and friends.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Darlene Freadrich and infant sister Linda.  Marlene will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.