Helga Doehne Hoag, 85, of Sandy Hook, Passed Away

NEWTOWN, CT — Helga Doehne Hoag (Richter), age 85 of Sandy Hook, CT, died on July 9, 2016 at her home following a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Helga was born in Danbury on November 27, 1930, the daughter of the late Arthur and Katie (Steuding) Doehne. She grew up in Hawleyville, CT and graduated from Newtown High School.

She married Gunther M. Richter and had three sons. They resided and raised their family in Brookfield, CT. Later moving to Salisbury, MD and after the death of Gunther, she married the late Ralph Hoag. After Ralph's passing, she returned to Sandy Hook for the final years of her life.

She is survived by two sons: Russell A. Richter and his wife Diane (Booth) of Danbury and Darrell L. Richter and his wife Teddie of Bethel, nine grandchildren: Brien, Evan, Daniel, Nicholas, Kimberly, Oliver, Cassandra, Alexandra and Mackenzie, one great grandchild, her sister-in-law Viola Doehne of Virginia, and several nieces and nephews.Besides her husbands, Helga was predeceased by her son Paul D. Richter, two brothers Harry and Ralph Doehne, and one sister-in-law Elin Doehne.

Private services and a gathering of family and close friends will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society , 38 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854.The Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury is in charge of arrangements.