Jane Julia Richroath

Jane Julia (Beck) Richroath, 85, of Whitesboro, entered into the Presence of the Lord January 6, 2016. She was born to Theodore and Augusta Beck, of Brooklyn, New York, on July 13, 1930. She married Henry W. (Hank) Richroath on December 24, 1949. They became long-time residents of Gainesville, Texas.

Jane was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gainesville and volunteered with the Red Cross and Home Hospice. She always enjoyed traveling in the R.V. and loved to read. She also rejoiced in serving others.

Mrs. Richroath is survived by her son and daughter-in-law John W. and Martha Richroath of Whitesboro; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Karen Richroath of Whitesboro; daughter and son-in-law Suzanne Richroath and Robert Akins of Denton; daughter-in-law Gina Richroath of Collinsville; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a cherished friend, who is like a daughter, Greta Cuellar and Jeff of Gainesville. She is reunited in Heaven with her infant son Kenneth; husband Hank; son Peter A. Richroath.

A memorial service for Mrs. Richroath will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, 214 S. Denton St., Gainesville, Texas. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.