Judithann ‘Judy’ Mares-Richer

Judithann ‘Judy’
Mares-Richer, 78

Judithann “Judy” Mares-Richer of Staples, died on Monday, July 28, 2025, in Staples. She was 78. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday Aug. 23, 2025, at
11:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. There will be a visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the church. 

Judithann Cecelia Mares-Richer was born on June 5, 1947, to Willfred Mares and Ida Schmit. 

She grew up in Watkins. She attended St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Cold Spring High School. She then graduated from St. Cloud State University, receiving a teaching degree. She taught in Minneapolis and later was Dean of Student Affairs at Central Lakes College. She loved socializing, visiting casinos and playing cards and slots, and enjoyed going camping.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and former husbands Russ Way and Dal Richer. 

Judy is survived by her brother Duane Mares (and Pat); son Chad Richer; granddaughter Carsyn Richer, grandson Cash Richer; and many friends. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.