Gilbert Edward Richter
Dr. Johann Richter – Head of the Richter Family of Osu, Christian Coleman – Head of the Coleman Family of Osu and Akropong, Rev. Dr. Chris Hesse – Head of the Hesse Family, Head of Nii Akoto We of Osu Alata, Head of Nii Adumuah We of Osu Agblaoshie, Her Excellency Virginia Hesse, Thomas Svanikier, […]
The Richter family of Osu, led by Head Johann Richter, has announced the passing of their beloved member, Gilbert Edward Richter, also known as Rocky Tony and Uncle Gillie. The family, which includes Christian Coleman of the Coleman and Akropong families, Rev. Dr. Chris Hesse, Head of several Osu clans, and Her Excellency Virginia Hesse, is deeply saddened by the loss of their 77-year-old patriarch.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, November 26th, 2026, at the Transitions Funeral Home in Haatso, with a lying in state, final rites, and a Thanksgiving service scheduled. The event will be held at 10:00 am. In attendance will be a host of family members, including widow Irene Sarah Hesse, children Pearl Adeline Abankwah, Belinda Ivy Richter, and Beryl Ernestina Richter, grandchildren Johann Andreas Nyamekye Abankwah, and in-laws Bernard Ofori Abankwah, Esq.
The family's relationship extends to siblings, cousins, nephews, nieces, and various relatives, including Christian Coleman, Mrs. Gladys Gusha, Samuel Coleman, Catherine Asobo Coleman, and many others. The dress code for the funeral is black, and all friends and sympathizers are invited to pay their respects.
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