Jane Frances Richter

Rock Valley, IA: Jane Frances Richter, 90, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, November 18, 2024, at Whispering Heights of Rock Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 22, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Rock Valley with Father Mauro Sanchez officiating. Visitation with the family present will be held Thursday, November 21, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with a prayer service and rosary following at 7:00 PM. Inurnment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery of Rock Valley at a later date.

 For those wishing to make a contribution, the family suggests memorials be directed to St. Mary's in Rock Valley or the Catholic Daughters of America in Jane’s memory.

 Jane Frances Keegan was born July 21, 1934, in Hull, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Elvira (Schemmer) Keegan. She graduated from Rock Valley Public High School in 1952 and attended Briar Cliff College for Elementary Education.

 Jane married Robert Richter on December 27, 1956, at St. Mary's in Rock Valley. They had six children who survive her. They were married 49 years until Robert's death in September of 2006.

 Mrs. Richter, as she was known professionally, taught for 33 years, spending 26 of them in the same first-grade classroom. Mrs. Richter was proud to teach a second generation of students, often welcoming the children of her former pupils into her classroom.

 After retiring in 1994, Jane embraced her passions for travel, quilting, and time with her grandchildren. Alongside her sister, Mary Ellen, she explored destinations like Australia, Rome, Switzerland, Germany, and numerous U.S. landmarks. An award-winning quilter, Jane relished attending quilting shows nationwide.

 Jane is survived by her six children: Mark (Tina) Richter of Davenport, Iowa; Steve Richter of Rock Valley; Margaret (Antonio) Chavez of Fort Worth, Texas; Mary (John) Reap of Flower Mound, Texas; Greg (Teri) Richter of Rock Valley; and Tim (Diane) Richter of Bentonville, Arkansas. She also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, who were her greatest pride and joy. Additionally, Jane is survived by her siblings, Doris Kersbergen, James Keegan, and Michael Keegan.

 Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter-in-law, Joyce Richter; grandchild, Kris Richter; brother, Robert Keegan; and two sisters, Mary Ellen Keegan and Helen Huffington.

 The family would like to thank the staff members of Whispering Heights for the care they gave our mother in her final years.