Carol J. Richter, 80, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare of Monticello, Indiana.

Carol was born on Saturday, December 22, 1945, in Lafayette, Indiana, to James Cornelius "Connie" and Eva Elnora (Reed) Cripe. They both preceded her in death.

On January 14, 1972, in Zion Lutheran Church in Kokomo, Indiana, she married Robert W. "Bob" Richter. He survives.

Carol was raised in Delphi, Indiana, and attended Delphi High School.  She had spent most of her work career in Monticello, Indiana, working for the old Bryant Manufacturing, old RCA Plant, and retired from Walmart.  Carol was a member of the Grace Community Baptist Church of Monticello, Indiana. She raised and rescued dachshunds having several over the years. Carol truly enjoyed her Old Time Rock and Roll and could be found out on the dance floor. 

Carol is survived by her husband, Robert, "Bob" Richter of Monticello, Indiana; daughter, Tammy (husband Troy) Spear of Monticello, Indiana; son, Tim Richter of Monticello, Indiana; grandchildren, Troy (wife Samantha) Spear, Jr., Michael Spear, Kelsie Spear, Carmen Richter, and Matthew Richter; brother, Gale Cripe of Lebanon, Indiana.

Carol is preceded in death by parents, and maternal and paternal grandparents.

A private family service will be held at later date at Deibels Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana

Burial will be private in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery of rural Delphi, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be given to family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, mailed to 601 Gordon Rd. Monticello, Indiana 47960.  In Loving Memory of the Carol Richter Family.

Deibels Funeral Home is honored and blessed to be assisting the family; memories, messages, and photos of condolences can be made at www.deibelsfh.com