Veronica Marie Richard (nee Fischer), of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the age of 94. Loving wife of the late Edward Richard; beloved daughter of the late George and Violet Fischer; dear sister of Dorothy Gardner; cherished aunt of Jackie Tate (goddaughter), Steven Tate, Scooter Tate, and Mike Capstick (godson) and many other nieces and nephews; sister-in-law of Joe Capstick; and best friend of Rietta Spalding. She is also survived by her little Pomeranian, Wee Wee.
Veronica was preceded in death by five sisters, Helen Copeland, Cookie Kerley, Patricia Harpole, Beverly Parker, and Penny Capstick.
Veronica was full of fun and laughter. Family was the center of her life. She loved teasing her nieces and nephews and dearly loved her sisters. Veronica had an incredible work ethic with a 70 year long career, continuing to work until age 85 and retiring from White Rodgers, Central Hardware, and Drury Inn. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial contributions may be made in Veronica’s memory to
Stray Rescue.