Kenneth Richert

Kenneth Richert, 81, died on March 14, 2019, at his home in rural Springfield.

Visitation was held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, in the Springfield Area Community Center followed by the funeral service at 4 o’clock. Pastor Clint Evans officiated at the service. Interment will be in the Springfield City Cemetery at a future date.

Kenneth Charles Richert was born on July 19, 1937, to Robert and Rose (Riebl) Richert in Springfield, Brown County, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from Springfield
Public High School. On Dec. 5, 1959, Ken was united in marriage to Ellen Colburn at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Springfield. Ken was a lifelong farmer and seed dealer for Jacques Seed Company. From 1983 to 2000 Kenny owned Firestone and from 1986 to 2015 he owned and operated Richert Bus
Service. He attempted to expand his business empire with other creative business ventures in Springfield. Kenny was a member of the American Legion and was a 4-H leader. He enjoyed bowling, playing Santa, gardening, tours of the farm in the skid loader, woodworking, evening fires, and camping. He was known for his great sense of humor. 

He is survived by his son, James (Carol) Richert of Comfrey; daughters, Lauri (Tim) Johnston of St. Charles, Katie (Chris) Romnes of Hayward, Wisc., and Molly (Jason) Schuneman of Coon Rapids; grandchildren, Megan, Taylor, Paige, Hunter, Tommy and Mackenzie; and great-grandchildren, Ellie and Milo; sister, Avona Bielen; brother, Roland (Lenore) Richert; sisters-in-law, Joan Richert and Carol (Roger) Kemp; brothers-in-law Andy (Jeanette) Colburn and Lyle Bestland; and nieces and nephews. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ellen, in 1995; and brothers, Donny and Bob.

Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.