Russell Wayne Richter Sr.

November 4, 1966 - September 18, 2021

Russell Wayne Richter, Sr. of El Campo died September 18, 2021 at the age of 54 from complications of congestive heart failure. He was born November 4, 1966 in Houston to A. J. and Claire Pfeffer Richter. He graduated from El Campo High School in 1985 and had attended both Wharton Junior College and Southwest Texas State. Russell loved farming, fishing and hunting, and enjoyed many years working as a hunting guide along with his Lab, Polo. He is survived by his father A. J. Richter, wife Lisa Kay Budaus Richter, son Russell Richter, Jr. and brother Lance Richter all of El Campo; niece Kirsten Richter Gonzalez and husband John and their children Luke and Olivia Gonzalez, of Galveston. Russell was preceded in death by his mother. Visitation to celebrate and share memories of Russell’s life will be 4 pm to 7 pm Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Triska Funeral Home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations are requested for El Campo S.P.O.T., El Campo Volunteer Fire Dept. or to donor’s choice.