In Loving Memory

It is with a heavy heart that we let you know of the passing of our good friend and founding mother, Julie Irwin Richter. Julie and her friends were the forward-thinking women that started The Dii 35 years ago. What an incredible legacy to have been one of a small group that helped bring literacy for dyslexics to the state of IN. She has been actively involved in the work at Dii for all 35 years, and most recently served as board emeritus, attending board meetings and committee meetings regularly. Julie set a high standard for Dii and challenged us to be the best for the students we serve. Julie has won many accolades and honors during her life and career, but from talking with her she believes her work with Dii has been the most rewarding. She was said, "I was a mother, and my son was not reading, I had to do something!” She and her friends certainly did - they created an organization that continues to support our dyslexic community in a powerful way.

In 2021, Jim Richter, husband of Julie, established the Julia Irwin Richter Educational Fund at the Central Indiana Community Foundation. This fund supports need-based student and teacher scholarships for our services.

We here at Dii will honor Julie’s legacy by continuing the powerful work she has started and grow with the ever-changing needs of our dyslexic community. Thank you, Julie, for making The Dyslexia Institute of Indiana viable, relevant, dynamic, and life changing for our families.

Arrangements:
Friday, December 6th - Viewing 11am to 1pm - Services will be held from 1pm to 2 pm.
Noblesville United Methodist Church, 2150 Monument Street, Noblesville, IN 46060

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Julia Irwin Richter Educational Fund at the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

Visit Julia Richter Obituary to read more about her amazing life.

How to Make a Donation:

1. Cliclk on the Legacy Contribution  

2. Where it says “Select Campaign,” use the drop down menu to choose the “Julia Irwin Richter Educational Fund” and choose the amount to donate.

Alternately, you can mail a check to:
The Dyslexia Institute of Indiana
Attention: Julia Irwin Richter Educational Fund
8395 Keystone Crossing, Suite 350
Indianapolis, IN 46240

#UntilEveryoneCanRead, in fond memory of our dear friend, Julia Irwin Richter

“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.”

— Alexander the Great

Special thanks to our supporters: 

Lilly Endowment’s Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana (SYPI)

Teacher’s Treasures

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Knights of Columbus

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation

M.A. Rooney Foundation

Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Samerian Foundation

Hall Render

Katz, Sapper & Miller

National Bank of Indianapolis

The Pabulum Group

Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation

Brave Heart Foundation

Pacers Foundation

Lee Supply Corporation

International Dyslexia Association

Lannan Foundation

Miller Summer Mission for Children Fund,
a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation

Johnson-Melloh Solutions

Central Indiana Community Foundation

Central Indiana Community Foundation, Summer Youth Program