Thomas Armin Richter, born April 22, 1946 in Belleville, IL died of natural causes on May 11th at his home at Addington Place in Collinsville, IL. A graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Belleville Township High School, Tom began his finance career in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Richter spent the majority of his career working with the finance departments for the nonprofit organizations of the Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis and the St. Louis Area Food Bank. He fully retired in 2016 from the St. Louis Area Food Bank, after serving as the Director of Finance.

He volunteered for many years as Treasurer for Call for Help in Belleville, IL and the Hunters Crossing Homeowner's Association in Edwardsville, IL, where he lived for nearly 20 years until moving to assisted living in Collinsville last year. Tom enjoyed cycling the Madison County trails, and throughout Missouri and Illinois. He was proud to complete the Bike Across Missouri ride several years. He also enjoyed photography, woodworking, and traveling to visit family and National Parks.

He was preceded in death by his parents Milton G. and Lucille E. Richter. Tom is survived by his sister, Sandra R. Sparks of Baltimore, MD; his son, Jason E. Richter of Dacono, CO; his daughter, Yvette Richter and her husband, Steven Firra of Savannah, GA; and Jason's two children: Cooper and Vivian Durros-Richter of Dacono, CO; and cousins.

Remembrance to be held June 26th in Edwardsville, IL. Details to come.

Contributions in Thomas A. Richter's memory may be made to the St. Louis Area Food Bank, https://stlfoodbank.org/