Peter Robert Richotte
Funeral Service for Peter Robert Richotte, 79, of Sisseton, SD, was held on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Ascension Presbyterian Church, Big Coulee, SD, with Rev. Floyd Heminger officiating. Pallbearers were Tyrell, Cole, and Duran Richotte, DuWayne DuMarce, Ervin and Beeman Higheagle. Honorary pallbearers were Soloman, DuWyane, and Clifford Quinn, Melvin Amos, Robert Thompson, Linas Ree, Jade and Eli White and David Seaboy, and all of Pete's friends at Tekakwitha Nursing Center. Pianist was Billy Kohl with special music by Rodney Renville. Military Rites were provided by the Vietnam Veterans. Interment was in the Ascension Presbyterian Cemetery. There was an all night wake service on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at the Big Coulee District Center, Peever, SD. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD was in charge of arrangements.
Peter Robert Richotte was born on March 12, 1925 at Walhalla, ND, to Peter and Mary (Sheltraw) Richotte. He grew up and attended school at Walhalla. After his education Peter worked various jobs. He entered the U.S. Navy on October 2, 1943 and served until April 7, 1946. For his service Peter received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, European African Campaign Medal, Victory Ribbon and Philippine Liberation Ribbon. On January 1, 1949 Peter entered the United States Air Force where he served until March 3, 1950.
Peter married Violet Burr in 1949 in Illinois. Peter moved to Big Coulee and married Marie Quinn on February 3, 1967, at Wheaton, MN. Peter worked various jobs in the Peever and Sisseton areas. He was a very skillful carpenter by trade.
He entered the Tekakwitha Nursing Center on March 11, 1987 where he lived until his passing. Peter enjoyed hunting, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed playing cards. Peter passed away on March 14, 2004 at the Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton.
Peter is survived by one daughter, Karen Sura of Minneapolis, MN; two step-sons, Solomon Quinn of Peever, SD and DuWayne Quinn of Minneapolis, MN; along with many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sons, Robert and Paul; one grandson, Robert Paul Peter; and four brothers, James, Albert, Bill, and Ernest; and six sisters, Lily, Margaret, Evelyn, Ida, Marion, and Irene.
(published, Sisseton Courier, 03/24/2004)
Funeral Service for Peter Robert Richotte, 79, of Sisseton, SD, was held on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Ascension Presbyterian Church, Big Coulee, SD, with Rev. Floyd Heminger officiating. Pallbearers were Tyrell, Cole, and Duran Richotte, DuWayne DuMarce, Ervin and Beeman Higheagle. Honorary pallbearers were Soloman, DuWyane, and Clifford Quinn, Melvin Amos, Robert Thompson, Linas Ree, Jade and Eli White and David Seaboy, and all of Pete's friends at Tekakwitha Nursing Center. Pianist was Billy Kohl with special music by Rodney Renville. Military Rites were provided by the Vietnam Veterans. Interment was in the Ascension Presbyterian Cemetery. There was an all night wake service on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at the Big Coulee District Center, Peever, SD. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD was in charge of arrangements.
Peter Robert Richotte was born on March 12, 1925 at Walhalla, ND, to Peter and Mary (Sheltraw) Richotte. He grew up and attended school at Walhalla. After his education Peter worked various jobs. He entered the U.S. Navy on October 2, 1943 and served until April 7, 1946. For his service Peter received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, European African Campaign Medal, Victory Ribbon and Philippine Liberation Ribbon. On January 1, 1949 Peter entered the United States Air Force where he served until March 3, 1950.
Peter married Violet Burr in 1949 in Illinois. Peter moved to Big Coulee and married Marie Quinn on February 3, 1967, at Wheaton, MN. Peter worked various jobs in the Peever and Sisseton areas. He was a very skillful carpenter by trade.
He entered the Tekakwitha Nursing Center on March 11, 1987 where he lived until his passing. Peter enjoyed hunting, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed playing cards. Peter passed away on March 14, 2004 at the Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton.
Peter is survived by one daughter, Karen Sura of Minneapolis, MN; two step-sons, Solomon Quinn of Peever, SD and DuWayne Quinn of Minneapolis, MN; along with many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sons, Robert and Paul; one grandson, Robert Paul Peter; and four brothers, James, Albert, Bill, and Ernest; and six sisters, Lily, Margaret, Evelyn, Ida, Marion, and Irene.
(published, Sisseton Courier, 03/24/2004)
Peter Robert Richotte
Funeral Service for Peter Robert Richotte, 79, of Sisseton, SD, was held on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Ascension Presbyterian Church, Big Coulee, SD, with Rev. Floyd Heminger officiating. Pallbearers were Tyrell, Cole, and Duran Richotte, DuWayne DuMarce, Ervin and Beeman Higheagle. Honorary pallbearers were Soloman, DuWyane, and Clifford Quinn, Melvin Amos, Robert Thompson, Linas Ree, Jade and Eli White and David Seaboy, and all of Pete's friends at Tekakwitha Nursing Center. Pianist was Billy Kohl with special music by Rodney Renville. Military Rites were provided by the Vietnam Veterans. Interment was in the Ascension Presbyterian Cemetery. There was an all night wake service on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at the Big Coulee District Center, Peever, SD. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD was in charge of arrangements.
Peter Robert Richotte was born on March 12, 1925 at Walhalla, ND, to Peter and Mary (Sheltraw) Richotte. He grew up and attended school at Walhalla. After his education Peter worked various jobs. He entered the U.S. Navy on October 2, 1943 and served until April 7, 1946. For his service Peter received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, European African Campaign Medal, Victory Ribbon and Philippine Liberation Ribbon. On January 1, 1949 Peter entered the United States Air Force where he served until March 3, 1950.
Peter married Violet Burr in 1949 in Illinois. Peter moved to Big Coulee and married Marie Quinn on February 3, 1967, at Wheaton, MN. Peter worked various jobs in the Peever and Sisseton areas. He was a very skillful carpenter by trade.
He entered the Tekakwitha Nursing Center on March 11, 1987 where he lived until his passing. Peter enjoyed hunting, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed playing cards. Peter passed away on March 14, 2004 at the Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton.
Peter is survived by one daughter, Karen Sura of Minneapolis, MN; two step-sons, Solomon Quinn of Peever, SD and DuWayne Quinn of Minneapolis, MN; along with many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sons, Robert and Paul; one grandson, Robert Paul Peter; and four brothers, James, Albert, Bill, and Ernest; and six sisters, Lily, Margaret, Evelyn, Ida, Marion, and Irene.
(published, Sisseton Courier, 03/24/2004)
Funeral Service for Peter Robert Richotte, 79, of Sisseton, SD, was held on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Ascension Presbyterian Church, Big Coulee, SD, with Rev. Floyd Heminger officiating. Pallbearers were Tyrell, Cole, and Duran Richotte, DuWayne DuMarce, Ervin and Beeman Higheagle. Honorary pallbearers were Soloman, DuWyane, and Clifford Quinn, Melvin Amos, Robert Thompson, Linas Ree, Jade and Eli White and David Seaboy, and all of Pete's friends at Tekakwitha Nursing Center. Pianist was Billy Kohl with special music by Rodney Renville. Military Rites were provided by the Vietnam Veterans. Interment was in the Ascension Presbyterian Cemetery. There was an all night wake service on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at the Big Coulee District Center, Peever, SD. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD was in charge of arrangements.
Peter Robert Richotte was born on March 12, 1925 at Walhalla, ND, to Peter and Mary (Sheltraw) Richotte. He grew up and attended school at Walhalla. After his education Peter worked various jobs. He entered the U.S. Navy on October 2, 1943 and served until April 7, 1946. For his service Peter received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, European African Campaign Medal, Victory Ribbon and Philippine Liberation Ribbon. On January 1, 1949 Peter entered the United States Air Force where he served until March 3, 1950.
Peter married Violet Burr in 1949 in Illinois. Peter moved to Big Coulee and married Marie Quinn on February 3, 1967, at Wheaton, MN. Peter worked various jobs in the Peever and Sisseton areas. He was a very skillful carpenter by trade.
He entered the Tekakwitha Nursing Center on March 11, 1987 where he lived until his passing. Peter enjoyed hunting, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed playing cards. Peter passed away on March 14, 2004 at the Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton.
Peter is survived by one daughter, Karen Sura of Minneapolis, MN; two step-sons, Solomon Quinn of Peever, SD and DuWayne Quinn of Minneapolis, MN; along with many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sons, Robert and Paul; one grandson, Robert Paul Peter; and four brothers, James, Albert, Bill, and Ernest; and six sisters, Lily, Margaret, Evelyn, Ida, Marion, and Irene.
(published, Sisseton Courier, 03/24/2004)
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