Funeral Services for Marvin Richter, age 95, of O'Neill will be 11:00 am Saturday, February, 16, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church in O'Neill with Rev. Joel Wentworth officiating.  Burial will be around 1:30 pm at the Scottville Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday, February 15, 2019 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7:00 pm prayer service.  Marvin passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his daughter's home in Holdrege, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.  Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill is in charge of arrangements.

Marvin Duane Richter was born October 11, 1923 in Page, Nebraska to Earnest W. and Barbara (Reynolds) Richter of Dorsey, NE- Scott Township.

Marvin attended rural school District #48 and O'Neill High School.  He farmed and ranched with his father.

In December 24, 1943 he united in marriage with Betty Lloyd Brady at Dorsey Presbyterian Church with Rev. Norman Riedesel officiating.  To this union seven children were born; Lonnie, Brian, Duane, Floyd, Bradd, Trudy and Jack. While raising their family they continued managing the farm and in later years leased out the farm.

In the 1970's Marvin worked Construction and Remodeling at Richter Construction building several homes in the area and working in Gretna, Nebraska.  He enjoyed working with lumber and built many individual wood pieces.

Marvin was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 75 years and an active member of Dorsey Presbyterian Church.  He helped at Cleveland Bible Camp for several years.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was a good husband and devoted father.  His family was his greatest pride.

Marvin is survived by his children; Brian Richter and wife Kerry of Norfolk, NE, Floyd Richter and wife Joy of McCook, NE, Bradd Richter and wife Micki of Doniphan, NE, Trudy Rath and husband Dennis of Holdredge, NE, Jack Richter and wife Tiffanie of Funk, Nebraska; 17 grandchildren, Nichole Richter, Rachelle (Ray) McCalla, Brian (Kristina) Richter II, Brittany Richter, Natalie (Brent) Friesen, Katie (Nathan) Parker, Karen (Vince) Spain, Leo Sharamitaro, Casey (Jessi) Richter, Cory (Lori) Richter, Kalee (Matt) Battey, Colby (Amber) Richter, Isaac (Maria) Rath, Elisa (Mike) Marshall, Adam (Kathleen) Richter, Sgt. Ethan Richter, Kristiana Howell, Jeffery Bullock; thirty-five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Barbara Richter; wife, Betty in 2005: sons, Lonnie Dean Richter and Duane Paul Richter; grandson, Mathew Randell Eymann Richter in 2007; granddaughter, Kelsey Richter in 1984; sisters, Eileen Pischel, Nila Pilger, and Thelma Seabold.