Richter Grayden
| Type of person | Individual |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1919 |
| Place of birth | Reeves Plains |
| Principal occupation | Farmer |
| Date of death | 2008 |
Grayden Richter was born in Reeves Plains in 1919, son of farmer Martin Henry Richter and 'Jo' Viley nee Mortimer. His was raised on the family farm at Reeves Plains and went on to work it with his father, they operated as 'M H & G Richter'.
Grayden served in the Australian Army in WWII, in the 1st Australian Pack Transport Company in New Guinea (Kokoda). Whilst serving he married fellow local, Melva Charlotte Mackereth, who was also serving (click here to read about Melva and her service in the top secret Australian Special Wireless Group). After the war, the couple made their life on the family farm, raising 3 sons; Thomas, Robin Grayden and Vernon.
Like his father, Grayden was a keen horseman and was heavily involved in the Gawler Show; including showing his own ponies, serving on the committee and taking over from his father as horse convenor, a role he held for 25 years. An article in the Bunyip in 1998, describes him as "A Show Stalwart for 65 years!"[1]. Due to his service, he was bestowed life membership in the Gawler Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society Inc in 1981.
He was also a member of the Gawler Probus Club, serving for over 20 years.[2]
Grayden and Melva sold the farm around 1980 and retired to Gawler. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 2004 and welcomed many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He passed away peacefully on 18 January 2008, aged 88, and is buried at St George's cemetery with Melva.
Click here to see photos of Grayden Richter.
Birth, Death & Marriage Information
RICHTER Grayden
b. 2 Aug 1919, Reeves Plains, SA (Reg. Barossa 41A/589, father ‘Martin Henry Richter’ & mother ‘Viley Catherine Lucina Mortimer’)
Enlisted WWII 7 Jul 1942, Australian Army, Service Number SX21802 (S34419)
m. 12 Aug 1944 Melva Charlotte MACKERETH, St George’s Church, Gawler (12 Dec 1920-2 Aug 2014)
Discharged WWII 23 Nov 1945
22 Aug 2004 60th Wedding Anniversary
d. 18 Jan 2008, aged 88
Buried St George’s Cemetery, Gawler East (Plot K 38 – with wife Melva)
Children of Grayden Richter & Melva Charlotte nee Mackereth
- RICHTER Thomas (m. Maureen)
- RICHTER Robin Grayden (m. Gillian)
- RICHTER Vernon (m. Margret)
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References
- ↑ "A Show Stalwart for 65 Years!" (The Bunyip 26 Aug 1998) https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/41021966402
- ↑ "Probus Members Recognised" (Newspaper Article Unknown Source 2005)https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/31168791575
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