Arrangements are pending.
Carol is survived by her sisters, Bonnie (Bruce) Hulke of Courtland and Laurie (Gordon) Bernardy of St. Peters, MO; daughter, Sandy (John) Sutcliffe of Stanchfield, MN; son, Bruce Moore of WI; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Laura Richter; and her grandparents, Fred & Ella Wieland and Clarence & Erma Wieland.
Carol Jean Richter was born on October 16, 1948 in New Ulm to Harold & Laura (Wieland) Richter. She attended New Ulm public schools. Carol then moved to Mankato where she attended adult workshops. She then moved to South Dakota where she was a daycare provider in her home. The last year she resided at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Carol’s love for children was shown as a wonderful childcare provider. Her love for animals, especially dogs and cats, made her so happy when she interacted with them. She loved cheering on the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings.