Ingrid Aasby Richardsen died peacefully at home in Succasunna on September 30th, 2026, after a very long, challenging journey with dementia.  Ingrid w, as 98 years old and was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Harry Richardsen, who died on December 25, 2024. 

Ingrid was born in Brooklyn, New York to Hans and Marthe Aasby on November 26, 1927. They moved to Norway where they lived for 10 years, returning to Brooklyn when Ingrid was 11 years old.  She had an older sister, Astrid; a younger brother, Harold; and a younger sister, Audrey.  After living briefly in Brooklyn, the family moved to Staten Island, New York, where Ingrid lived until her marriage to Harry in 1952.  She and Harry both attended Salem Evangelical Free Church on Staten Island, but did not start dating until Harry returned from his military service in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War 2.  Before marrying, Ingrid graduated from Hunter College in New York City, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature.  While at Hunter, Ingrid was actively involved in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. 

Ingrid and Harry lived in Chicago, Illinois; Barrington, New Hampshire; and, for the last 65+ years of their lives, Morris County, New Jersey, 54 of which were spent in Chester, NJ at “the Homestead” where they raised 7 children.  Ingrid’s parents and siblings also moved to Chester and became their next door neighbors.   

Ingrid was a brilliant homemaker and extremely talented gardener, cook, baker, cake decorator, seamstress, quilter, needlecrafter, and prolific letter writer.  She was a devout Christian and an active member of Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in Succasunna where she taught Sunday School for many years, served as a Pioneer Girls Pal, was heavily involved with the Women’s Missionary Fellowship, the Hillside Nursery School and Cradle Roll, and, in later years, was a dedicated member of HARP (Hillside Association of Retired Persons).  Ingrid also refinished and reupholstered furniture, loved to travel, was a voracious reader, and was a member of the Morris Mini Makers Club. 

Ingrid is survived by her 7 children – Gareth (Beverly), Jeffrey, Ruth (Eugene), Wesley, Nancy (Paul), Lise (Steve), and Audrey – and 9 beloved grandchildren – Sarah, Audrey, Ashley, Austin, Paul Mikael (Sarah), Carolyn (Dave), Michele (Nick), David and Emily – as well as 3 great grandchildren (Davey Beth, Campbell, and Ida), and  by her cherished nieces and nephews Fred, Carole, Warren, Roger, Kari Beth, Lee, Heather, Chad, Kristi, Brent and Brian.

A funeral service will be held at Hillside Church in Succasunna on Saturday, November 28th, 2026 at 10:00 am.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hillside Church; the Market Street Mission in Morristown, NJ; or World Vision. 

Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home in Succasunna, New Jersey. (973)-584-7264.