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Richard Ludwig Obituary
Born on Oct. 24, 1944, in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Claude Ludwig and Evelyn Richardson Ludwig.
He was employed by Laird Technology in Delaware Water Gap for five years and prior to that he worked for the CLU Club in East Stroudsburg as a bartender for 15 years. Prior to that he worked for Steinhauers Stationery in Stroudsburg for 20 years as a sales and delivery person.
He was a member of several clubs and organizations including the CLU Club in East Stroudsburg, the VFW in Stroud Township, the American Legion in East Stroudsburg, and the Loyal Order of the Moose in Stroud Township.
He was a resident of Monroe County his entire life.
In addition to his wife, Tammy, he is survived by a son, Richard K. Ludwig of Stroudsburg; three daughters, Marisa Ludwig of Stroudsburg, Cassandra Matthews and her husband, Richard, of East Stroudsburg and Richelle Zulauf and her husband, James, of Stroudsburg; two stepsons, Robert Counterman of Allentown and Gary B. Counterman of Allentown; two grandchildren, Zachary Zulauf of Stroudsburg and Richelle Matthews of East Stroudsburg; two step grandchildren, Ciarra Counterman and Gary B. Counterman Jr.; two sisters, Gloria Stiers and Nancy Omdal; a special nephew, Keith G. Albert of Stroudsburg; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Claudia M. Ludwig; and a brother, Kenneth G. Albert.
Family and friends are invited to a calling period from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the services on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home Inc., 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. The Rev. Lenny Luchetti will officiate a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Ludwig
Diane Knowles
January 21, 2007
Tammy and family, Rich will always be missed, the fun times we had at the clu will never be forgotten and his special little ways of being a friend will be with us forever, he certainly left us with our own special memories of him. Our prayers go out to your family, Doug, Diane and Danny Knowles, George and Emma Bush.
Susan Palmer
January 18, 2007
Tammy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. He will be missed.
January 17, 2007
Tammy,Richie,Marisa,Shelly and Cassie,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I knew all of you what seems like so many years ago. Take comfort in your memories and may God see you through this difficult time. Take care of eachother.
Sincerely,
An old Friend
Brenda Young
January 17, 2007
Tammy , Shelly ,Cassy & family, my deapest sympathy goes out to all of you. You all know how much i loved Rich. If not he never would have gotten away with everything he done to me at the bar . LOL But, you all know how much i care for everyone of you. Rich and his family have always been there for me in good times and bad. I can't help but remember the things him and his family had done for me when i needed them. I know god got a treasure when he took Rich from you. Please know i will miss him dearly and will never forget him or any of you. I love you all. Brenda
Jean & Dave Ludwig
January 16, 2007
Tammy & family,
We will miss Rich. He always made us smile. We will always remember the fun times in our younger years. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Newkirk
January 14, 2007
Tammy and Family,
Rich will be missed. We had alot of good times together at the Clu and the Slateford. He would always make you laugh. He was a wonderful person . I will always remember all the good memories with Rich.
your cousin, Kathy
Diane Eilenberger
January 14, 2007
Tammy and family
There are no words we can say to make your grief and sorrow any less.Rich was one of a kind, he will be missed by alot of people. I wish you and your family well.
Robert and Tammy Getz Sr.
January 14, 2007
Tammy and Family,
So sorry to hear of Rich's passing, he will be greatly missed by everyone. He could always bring laughter into a room. I have know Rich for a long time since shellie and cassie were born. He is my cousin, my dad is Harry Ludwig. Please know that our thoughts and prayer are with you in your time of grief. Take comfort in knowing that he is feeling better now and with family who has gone before him. God Bless.
Robert and Tammy Getz Sr.
January 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rachel Heller
January 13, 2007
i am really sorry about hearing that you lost a love one. i know how you feel my mom past away on new years eve and now i dont have a mom but i do have my dad but my mom was my best friend so we say we are very sorry about your love one hoping we can keep in touch and let kenny know that i am really sorry too oh yea sorry to hear about your dad shelly hope to here from you again
Robert (Junior) Transue
January 13, 2007
To my family, Uncle Rich has been a part of my life since the day I was born and I will miss him dearly. Our daily talks at the WaWa in the early morning hours while I was on duty will never be forgotten. God bless!!
Debbie McKay
January 12, 2007
I was very sad to see Rich's name. I knew him many years ago when Margaret lived with him and his family. He was such a funny guy! Please accept my deepest condolences and love to Bobby and the rest of the kids.
Sherry Getz
January 12, 2007
Tam,Richie,Marisa,Shelly and Cassie,
Sorry I couldn't make the services.I stayed in bed for 3 days to fight off this flu bug but can't.
However my thoughts are with all of you.
Take care and things will get better in time.
I'll bet Jason and Diane have him corrupted already.
Love to all of you
Bill, Sherry and Family
David Ludwig
January 12, 2007
Tammy and Family,
You have my deepest sympothy. Because I've moved around you may not remember me, but I remember Rich and all of you, Rich was a great guy. Even though distance has seperated us, my prayers are with you all.
Your cousin,
David A. Ludwig
Katie Navarro
January 12, 2007
To Tammy & all of Rich's family.
Rich was a very special person. I
have alot of fun and crazy memories
of Rich and will always remember him
for all he did for my family when we lost our brother.He will be missed by all who loved him.GOD BLESS ALL YOU. LOVE KATIE
Janice Byrd
January 12, 2007
Dear Tammy and kids,
I was shocked when I read in the paper of Rich's passing. This family has really fallen apart since Aunt Betty and my mom died. Let's try to get close again my prayers are with you. Remember I'm always here come down and see me. Always remember your my lilttle girl that cried every time I came for you but that's ok I still love you and the kids. Love Janice
walter transue
January 12, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Al Falcone
January 12, 2007
Tammy & Family,
It’s sad to read the lost of Rich.
He was always a friend to me.
May God watch over you &
your family.
Al Falcone
January 11, 2007
The Ludwig Family,
Tamm, Richie jr.,Ma Rissa, Shelly, & Cassie, Keith A.
You All meant the world to Rich.
We shared many a good laughs at the CLU club. Rich and Ken's memory are etched in our lives forever. May you be comforted at this time with good friends.
Annie Corbisiero (Featherman)
January 11, 2007
Tammy, Shelly, Cassy and Family,
Iam sorry to hear of your lost. My deepest sympathy to all of you during this time. Rich always knew how to get a room laughing. I only have good memories of him and I am sure he will missed by alot of people. Take care and I wish you all well during this time.
Peggy Hineline Rising
January 11, 2007
To Rich's family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I knew Rich from school many years ago and from the club. He was always funny and fun to be around.He will be greatly missed by many.
carol Palmer
January 11, 2007
Tammy, My sympathy is with you and your family at this difficult time. All of us are like family, I will miss him dearly...
EILEEN lAPPING
January 11, 2007
Tammy and family I'm so sorry for your loss he was so much fun aways joking and laughing my heart goes out to all you guys..
Holly Treible
January 11, 2007
Dear Tammy,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Richie was a great guy, fun to be around, and I don't think I ever saw him in a bad mood. He'll be missed by many.
Sincerely, Holly Treible
Butch Sr, Joanne, & Butch Jr--- The Werkheiser Family
January 11, 2007
Our sincerest sympathy to the family of Rich. He was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed. Have comfort in remembering the good times.
God Bless You
Shelley McNeely ( Margretta)
January 11, 2007
Dear Tammy and family,
I will really miss Rich. He was such a wonderful person. I have so many great memories of me and him. He will always be an uncle to me. At least now I know my mom and brother will be taken care of. He was also my dad's greatest friend. He will surely miss rich. We all loved him soo much. Well, now at least he's in a better place, not suffering.
Uncle Rich....
I do and always will love you with all my heart....
Love ,
Shelley Kay
Scott Farrell
January 11, 2007
Tammy,
Our thought and prayers go out to you and the family. May your memories of Rich bring you all some comfort.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Scott & Kelley
Barbara Schoebel
January 11, 2007
Tammy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Frank & Barbara Schoebel
Lisa Sargent(Shafer)
January 11, 2007
Tammy,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.My prayers are with you and the family.
~Lisa~
Diane Stone Van buskirk
January 11, 2007
rich was known by alot of people he will be missed god be with his family in there time of sorrow
Donna Henry
January 11, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I wish I could be there with you all. My prayer are with you.Rich will be missed alot.
Aggie Segear
January 11, 2007
Rich was a wonderful guy I will always remember him with the GREATEST Respect.
Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Paul and Aggie Segear
Donald Van Why
January 11, 2007
To the family of Rich, He was a very good guy to all that known him.He will be missed!
Don Van Why(Tinker)
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