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Richard Ludy Obituary
Richard proudly served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957, an experience that shaped much of his early adult life. Following his military service, he pursued his passion for education, obtaining a Bachelor of Science from West Chester State University and a Master of Education from Temple University. Richard's commitment to education was paralleled by his love for baseball. He was the revered Head Coach of the Boyertown Area High School Varsity Baseball team and the American Legion Baseball team, leading the latter to a World Series Championship victory in 1982.
Beyond his professional life, Richard was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church in New Berlinville, PA. His personal interests included reading, particularly historical and biographical content, and he was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and 76ers.
Richard was a beloved family man, survived by his spouse, Fay Ludy; sister, Irene Ludy Stahl; children, Brian Ludy, Christopher and Kristine (Hart) Ludy, Jason Ludy and Tammy Hetrick, and grandchildren Brook, Trey, Sawyer, and Lilly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Ludy Sr. and Cynthia Irene (Gerhart) his brothers, Robert (Bud) Ludy and Paul Ludy Jr., and a sister, Barbara Gerhart Steltz.
There is no planned public service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Canine Companions for Independence or the Alzheimer's Association in Richard's memory.
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Rev. Dr. Gregory Allen Moyer
November 23, 2024
l always remember you Uncle Richard as a great uncle and physical education teacher while I was in junior high school. You made me perform what I normally would have done in PE class, simply because you were my uncle. I felt that I could not let you down. Thank you for the time I had to share with you and the memories you have left us with in his life. Rest in peace.
Sherry Wieand
November 15, 2024
Mr. Ludy was my health teacher. He was always as so much fun in that class. We had a great class of students. I loved going to baseball games after school to watch him coach. I have 3 boys that played ball and went through the Boyertown Legion. I sure wish Dick Ludy was still coaching when they went through!! He was a baseball legend! I was good friends with Brian at one time too. My condolences to the whole family. May he rest in peace. Sherry Wieand
Johnn Easyerme
October 28, 2024
So many nice stories about his teaching and involvement in real-estate, it makes one wonder why he ever left those professions. I do remember that story about the big elephant in the back of the room no one notices though
Danny Stahl
October 2, 2024
Rich was my baseball coach when I played at the Washington school for the playground team, and one of my teachers in 7th grade in the new wing they built on to Colebrookdale elementary school....I learned a lot from Rich back in the day, both in school and on playing field...He was a good guy, and always a lot of fun to be around ......my condolences to you Fay and your entire family during this difficult time...
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Tyler Mikell
October 2, 2024
Ricardo was one of my favorite coaches. His love of the game rubbed off on all of those around him. He taught me to love pitching and, how it was more than just throwing a ball. Out of all my memories one sticks out to me the most. Every time we´d go to McDonald´s he´d order a burger with nothing on it. He´d say it three times and like clock work turn to us and say "if you say it 3 times you have a chance of them getting it correct"... they never did. RIP to the king of baseball!
Frank D Kolarz
October 1, 2024
He was IT! The baseball coach that knew the game and could get that knowledge to his players. He taught me the quality of coaching that I teach to this day! God bless you Dick and all of your loved ones! My prayers and condolences to the family! Your players loved you!!
Tony fillman
September 30, 2024
Sorry about your loss. Tony fillman
Dave Specht
September 30, 2024
May God bless you and take care of you my friend! We saw the world from an amazing perch. Between baseball and real estate we spent 30 years together. It was a great run!! Thank you for all that you did for me and all the memories!!
Josh Hartline
September 30, 2024
He was a really good guy. He was a Special Asst Coach my 16 year old Legion season. I loved our conversations and he always made me laugh. After my playing days were over and I started coaching, he would stop by and see me. We would talk for 5 or 10 minutes each time... I always looked forward to those conversations.
Betty fisher
September 30, 2024
I loved hearing Michael and Richard laugh together at r family get togethers Richard would always talk to Michael and Michael would make Richard laugh
Steve Kline
September 30, 2024
Coach Ludy was my baseball coach in junior high, high school and legion. Later, in 1981, I had the pleasure of coaching with him the year Boyertown H.S. won their first state championship. He had a brilliant baseball mind and an extremely quick wit. He could always make me laugh!
Dee Dee Kish Williams
September 29, 2024
Mr. Ludy was my both of my brother's baseball coach and he was also one of my teachers. He always had amazing baseball teams and had many players move on to college and professional ball. He was a good man! I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Sending prayers to his family during this difficult time
Dee Dee Kish Williams
September 29, 2024
watched him coach my 2 brothers in High school and Legion baseball. Had him as a Health Teacher.
Phil haddad
September 29, 2024
My condolences to the Ludy family. He was a great baseball mind He will be missed4
Ray Mikell
September 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Was fortunate to spend approx. 5 years with him as one of our coaches with the Bearcats with far too many tourneys, games, championships and experiences to ever write about. He always was committed to excellence every step of the way and as active as anyone younger than him. Between stories, jokes, knowledge, strategies, philosophies, overall passion for the game and the kids he coached, the memories and times spent with him will last a lifetime. Every one of the kids he coached are better today (in life as a whole) because of the experiences and lessons he taught on the field. I was fortunate to be at a dinner with him in Reading, Pa as he was honored as, "The KING of Baseball". There are no truer words spoken! RIP Dick! You're a legend and will be missed!
Mark Kish
September 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Coach Ludy´s passing. Here was my baseball coach from Jr High thru American Legion. Enjoyed playing for him.
Lorrie Manacchio
September 29, 2024
When I was around 7 years old I got to sleep over at Uncle Richard and Aunt Fay´s house. I brought my own breakfast which was Tastykake Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes . Richard actually questioned my breakfast choice which at the time scared me a bit. Looking back I think he was just jealous that I didn´t bring any for him. :).
My second memory is one I am sure the majority of Boyertown shares and that is watching and listening ( thank you WPAZ) to Richard lead the legion team to a World Series Championship. My favorite baseball watching years were the years he coached my cousins Kevin Frain, and Brian and Chris Ludy. Great memories with Uncle Richard.
Carrie Stahl
September 28, 2024
Besides watching him coach, one of the memories I will remember is when I went the 1st day to my health class and there he was as my teacher. It went quite well even when the topic of sex ed came up. We always just grinned at each other. RIP Uncle Richard !
brook ludy
September 28, 2024
One of my favorite memory´s of Richard (poppop) was a silly trick he did to make us laugh when we were kids. He would pretend like his thumb was cut in half and the way he did it it really looked like it was cut in half. I´m trying to do it right now and i can´t do it as good as he did. he would also pretend to blow up his hand like a balloon and then deflate it and it was the best.
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