BOURBON - Leah M. Richer, 90, of Bourbon, died at 9:35 p.m. March 6, 2010, in her home.
She was born Sept. 30, 1919, in Kokomo, to Walter and Molly Holler Harper. In 1953 she married Nicholas M. Richer, who died in 1978.
A lifetime Bourbon resident, she graduated from Kokomo High School in 1937, and furthered her education at Indiana University and St. Francis College with a master's degree in reading education. She retired as a special education teacher from Rochester Community School Corp. She was a faithful member of the First United Church of Christ, Retired Teacher's Association and worked as a volunteer at Kosciusko Community Hospital.
Surviving are a daughter, Stacy Richer, Bourbon; a son, Nathan (and spouse Tamera) Richer, Garland, Texas; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in First United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Linda Sue Hewett officiating.
Calling is at 2 p.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the church.
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Memorials to the Diabetes Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to deaton-clemensfh@cyberlinkint.com
