I am sorry for your loss. I remember Eike helping my parents when their house was flooded by a frozen pipe, leaving an overwhelming mess. He pitched in and worked hard, and was so capable and generous that it lifted our spirits. My parents were Lucille and Paul Sullivan of Clifton Park. Lucille's memorial is at lucille-sullivan.wixsite com/memorial. I have good memories of swimming with you, Anke, in my parents pool, many years ago.

Dear Anke and Kathleen,
We are very sorry to read about Eike's passing and for your loss.

Eike and his family became special friends to us when they moved to a house across the street from us in Glenville, NY, around 1975. We enjoyed playing Doppelkopf weekly in our houses and shared Christmas and New Years Eve. We enjoyed listening to Eike playing piano and were impressed by his gardening. Eike then worked in Research at GE, Bernd in Large Steam at GE, until GE decided in 1985 to move Eike and family to Cincinnati and us to the Boston area. We will never forget the good times we shared during those years.
Rose and Bernd Westphal

Michelle and I will always remember Eike as one of the most warm-hearted people we have gotten a chance to know at the German American Society. He always had a smile and kind word at Stammtisch or when we would see him at a membership meeting. We will miss him very much.

Liebe Anke, liebe Kathlin,

es tut mir Leid, dass Eike gegangen ist. Ich wünsche euch alles Gute und viel Kraft. Ich erinnere mich gerne an die gemeinsame Zeit zurück. Ich bin nun auch seit zwei Jahren Witwe. Mein Trost und meine Freude sind meine Kinder und Enkel.

Alles Liebe und Gute Traudi Feick

Sending sympathy and kind wishes from Scotland. Eike was my boss at GE from 1978; a very skilled and caring man. We continued writing until a year or two ago. A life to look up to. Godbless

My contact with Eike was mostly at technical meetings once or twice a year. I always looked forward to our time together and our stimulating technical discussions. He was a good personal friend as well as an exceptional professional colleague. I will miss him.

Donald Novotny, Emeritus Professor
University of Wisconsin

We were so glad to get to know Eike better as members of the Quarterly Club dance club. We enjoyed several years of dinner dances and dance weekends and dinners out with Eike and Kathy. I (Ginny) am in Kathy's book group, and it was always a pleasure to talk with Eike when book group was at their house. He would join in on some of our conversations and always had something interesting to say. We also got to enjoy some of his cooking and baking, at dance weekends and at book group--delicious! We both miss him a lot!

Dear Kathleen & Anke,

My wife Barbara & I are so sorry to learn of your loss. Thank you so much for sending the memorial card, as we probably would not otherwise have learned of Eike's passing for quite some time. I worked with Eike at GE Aviation for many years and fondly recall many engaging conversations on every topic under the sun during our long association. Eike was certainly one of the most intelligent engineers and interesting persons I have ever known. As you may recall, my wife Barbara & I had the opportunity to speak with Eike & meet Kathleen at the Carmel Bach Festival last July. I consider myself very fortunate to have had that opportunity to reconnect with Eike after many years. As others have said, he will be missed.

Peace & condolences to you both!

Steve & Barbara Winter (Cincinnati, OH)

Hi. I'm real sorry to learn of Eike's passing. He hired me at GE in 1978 to work on motors in Schenectady NY. He gave me a great start with lots of freedom to learn and grow as a young engineer. I tried to do the same thing for new engineers during my 39 years of working on motors at GE. We've been exchanging Christmas cards and his yearly updates since around 1985.

wir sind sehr traurig über den Verlust, die gegenseitigen Besuche waren immer sehr angenehm, besonders hat uns der Besuch in Vancouver 2012 gefallen. Eike hatte ein großes Wissen, auf alle Frage meistens eine Antwort. Mit Eikes Tod ist ein weitere Teil unserer Geschichte zu Ende gegangen.
Wir werden ihn vermissen.
In Trauer
Wolfram Christine Charlotte Liska

to Kathleen and Anke,
Eike was a special friend to me! I've only known him since 2013 when I joined The German American Society. But, during those years he has always been a happy face, shared warm smiles and hugs and given great advise!
I shall miss him very much.
Nancy Carr

Anke, Kathy

Very sorry to hear of Eike's passing. I first met Eike in the early 1970s when I was a junior Air Force employee. I petitioned him to serve as an adjunct faculty at the University of Dayton in the late 1970s - he was essentially my PhD advisor. I eventually passed his standards and managed to graduate in 1981. The relationship between professor and student never changes, but we did become longtime friends. He developed advanced technologies for the Air Force in electrical machinery where his work impacted US national security. Please accept my condolences for your loss. 

Anke, Your dad was always eager to help. I called him last year after John, my husband had died. John had told me a story from his time at the navy's nuclear power school. He said he and two other sailors received a "full-body dose of radiation one day. The reactor was owned by GE. So I called that always helpful fountain of information that was Eike. He was able to give me the name and location of the GE atomic lab in upstate New York. Always eager to help.

In my grief I found this "'Olelo No'eau" describing grief. "Lomi ia a wali ke wali lima 'ole a ke aloha." Squeezed and crushed by love, who does it without hands. Said of heartrending grief. It helped me to know that grief is love.

Anke, Thanks for the note. Sorry to hear of Eike's passing. Eike and I started at GE Erie back in 1969 just about the time there was a strike at the plant and became good friends. Shortly later I began working as Eike's tech on a permanent magnet magnet motor for the moon (LRV) which unfortunately never got of the ground. Later on I supported him on designing a 150 kva permanent magnet (PM) starter generator, a unique and first of its kind. Once I finished my engineering degree at Gannon I utilized Eike's design concept with a 60 kva PM starter generator. Through the years he supported my efforts with his knowledge and friendship from GE CR&D. I always looked for Eike's Christmas note to hear about how he was doing, his travels, and his garden. He was a good friend and I have a lot of good memories to reflect on.

Anke,
We were best friends and neighbors when you lived in Erie and remained best friends and neighbors after you moved . We were privileged to remain in close contact all these years and spoke with your dad just recently. He was a true friend and we will miss his visits and walks together at Presque Isle. Our prayers are with you.

Liebe Anke,
liebe Cathy,
vielleicht kennt Ihr die Fotos 1943-1967 nicht. Ich habe alte Alben Deiner Großmutter, Anke, durchgesehen. Sie sind voll wunderbarer Bilder. Bei mir sind so viele Erinnerungen, ich konnte gar nicht aufhören, die Alben durchzusehen.
Eike war unser großer Bruder, schon als Jugendlicher bastelte er, schraubte, probierte aus, immer schon Ingenieur. Immer vertieft in das, was er tat. Wenn in unser großen Familie (6 Geschwister) zum Essen mit einer Schiffsglocke geläutet wurde, antwortete Eike stets: komme gleich.
Dann ging er aber mit Deiner Mutter, Akne, in die USA, die Distanz zur Familie war groß. Es war sehr schön, dass der "Rentner Eike" dann wieder intensiv Kontakt zur Familie fand, mit Cathy seine alte Mutter und Geschwister in Berlin, Bremen und Bayern besuchte und auch gemeinsame Reisen unternahm.
Das Bild vom großen Bruder, dem Ältesten wird immer bleiben und damit viele Erinnerungen.
Wir umarmen Euch und sind in Gedanken bei Euch
Elisabeth, Dieter, Bella & Ana, Nina & Lucas

Liebe Anke,
I have to write the following tribute in German.
Mein aufrichtiges Beileid! Mit dem Tod deines geliebten Vaters verliert du vieles, niemals aber die gemeinsam verbrachte Zeit. Dein Papa wird in deiner Erinnerung bleiben und dir das Schönste hinterlassen, was ein Mensch hinterlassen kann, nämlich ein Lächeln in deinem Gesicht, wenn du an all die schönen Momente zurück denkst.
Die Liebe höret nimmer auf (1 Korinther 13:8-9).

Anke,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I never met your dad, but I know how much you loved him. We love our parents and still they can drive us crazy...

In this time of a pandemic, your father is no longer vulnerable. He will not suffer again.

A good friend told me that grief comes in waves-- it ebbs & flows; stepping in with memories at unexpected times. I found comfort in this. I hope you do too,

I only met Eike the one time - at Anke's 50th birthday party - but felt that I knew him through Anke's stories and conversations. He clearly had a lust for life, found joy in music, and was a strong, loving father. Anke, I am so, so, sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

Anke, I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet your father at your 50th birthday celebration but was obviously sad to hear of his passing. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

Dear Anke - our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was such a pleasure to meet your father at the 50th birthday celebration, and a joy to see how he treasured you. Let us know if there is anything we can do - peace and love to you.
Anita and Keith

I was eikes kidney dialysis tech and I just want to say how amazing of a man he was and is. I heard about it today and I broke my heart I had to go sit in the bathroom and cry. Just know everybody loves him. He is in my thoughts and you guys are in my prayers as well. I am so sorry. I feel blessed to have been able to know him for the amount of time that I did. It’s a hard reality to face. And one that is going to be hard for a very long time. Just know you have a family at our clinic. Feel free to reach out if you ever need anything. Love, Alex

Anke,

Melissa and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I feel very fortunate that I was able to meet him and chat with him at your 50th birthday party. Seemed like a great guy and I hope your memories of your time with him will bring you joy in the future.

Anke, so sorry for your loss. anything you may need let me know and if it is in my power to do I shall.

I have so many decades of fond memories of your father since we were kids back in junior high school. He was a brilliant man and a true gentleman. It was a blessing to spend time chatting with and hugging him at your 50th birthday party. He loved you more than anything else in the world. That love is forever yours to hold in your heart and soul. My Mom, Dad, sister and I are holding you, our third sister, in our hearts. We love you.

Anke I am so sorry for your loss. Thanksgiving will not be the same without your dad. Your dad always was great to talk to and had a zest for life. My tboughts are with you during this difficult time.

Anke I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. I had the pleasure of meeting your father at your birthday celebration and was struck by his joy for life. You’re in my thoughts at this tough time.

Anke, Sorry for you loss. Jonathan

Anke,  I'm so sorry that your dad is gone. I remember meeting him when we were both in grad school and it was clear then that he was a smart cookie who really enjoyed the finer things in life - just like you.

For the Friends, Family and Loved Ones of Eike Richter,
Terri and I wholeheartedly express our sorrow for your loss.
We add our prayers for Eike and Richter's near and far.
May God bless and keep you safe.

Sincerely,
Doug and Terri Burton
(friends from Monterey, CA)

Anke,

We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept our deepest condolences and may the Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief and sorrow.

Sincerely,

Jeremy and KJ

Anke, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad that I was able to see your father and hoist more than a few umbrella drinks, as part of your 50th BD celebration. He'll be missed.