LeGrand Bill Richter, age 51, beloved husband, father and grandfather (papa), passed away Monday, August 19, 2002.

LeGrand was born on December 25, 1950 to Fred and Marion Lavery Richter. He was the fifth of eleven children, nine boys, two girls. He spent his childhood in Salt Lake City and graduated from Granite High School and the University of Utah. LeGrand served an honorable mission to Seoul, South Korea. He married Lesli Ann Nelson, December 12, 1974 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

LeGrand's life was centered around his family. He loved being with his family while enjoying activities such as hiking, camping and fishing. His positive attitude lifted all of those around him. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and spent many years serving the youth. He was currently serving in the Sunset LDS Ward Bishopric.

He is survived by his wife, Lesli; children, Rebecca and Jared Funk; Ann Marie and Jeff Ferguson; Megan and fiancé Travis Hirschi; Katie and Douglas; grandchildren, Joshua LeGrand Funk and Emma Ferguson; his mother, Marion Richter Beesley; brothers and sisters, Caroline and Ernest Deters; Wayne and Pat Richter; Garry and Cheryl Richter; Renard and Shauna Richter; Ormond and Annette Richter; Marion and Frank McCullough; Bill and Kathy Richter; Ross and Bobbi Richter; Lamont Richter; and Eldon and Margy Richter.