G William Richter

G. William Richter, Sr. OD, 92 Private services are being held Friday, August 9 for G. William Richter, Sr, OD, 92, of Canfield who passed away Wednesday, August 7. Born August 17, 1920 in Youngstown to Carl William Richter and Mary Margaret Parker Richter, he married Josephine Torquati on July 11, 1951. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, his three children, Roben (Michael) Volosin of Charleston, SC; Rebecca (Robert) Bennett of Columbus, OH; and G. William (Lori) Richter, Jr, OD, of Canfield, sister Phyllis Stephens of Canfield, ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He graduated from Canfield High School and earned his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University in 1949. Dr. Richter was an optometrist in Canfield until his retirement in 1993; his son has carried on his optometry practice. He was a pioneer in the field of Developmental Vision. He was an avid gardener and ornithologist, and was a member of the Grant Cook Bird Club, where he served as president. He was a member of the Canfield United Presbyterian Church. Donations in his memory may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Arrangements by Lane Family Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel.