Daniel J. "DJ" Richter, 21, of Poplar Grove, passed away on November 20, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 22, 1990 in Rockford, son of Kevin Richter and JoAnn (Gossett) Arnold. Graduate of North Boone High School, and was working as an RV technician trainee at Collier RV. DJ had a wonderful sense of humor, was very charming and will be remembered for his smile. He enjoyed working on his car, snowmobiling, bowling, an avid Bear's fan and loved hanging out with friends and family. Survivors include his mother JoAnn (Stuart) Arnold of Poplar Grove, father Kevin (Linda) Richter of Roscoe, sisters Morgan Richter, Katlin and Addison Arnold, brothers Kenny Richter, Josh Burks, John Muszynski and BJ Skweres, girlfriend Kelly Darling, grandfather James Gossett, grandparents David and Pat Richter, Lee and Marie Paul, special cousins Michelle Ferguson and Bob Mason, special uncle Al Spasojevich, several other cousins, aunts and uncles. Predeceased by grandmother Ann Gossett.

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