Robert A. Luhmann
– June 25, 2023
Robert A. Luhmann, dedicated husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, surrounded by family.
Robert was born in 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He attended nursing school where he met his wife, Caroline. The couple were married in 1957 and had 66 wonderful years together.
After completing nursing school, he furthered his education, becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Robert served in the Army in Hawaii during the Vietnam War. He rose to the rank of captain and worked in a military hospital.
The couple returned to Poughkeepsie in 1968 to raise two children. Robert was employed at Vassar Hospital until his retirement in 1996.
The couple retired to Sun City Center, FL, where they enjoyed cruising with friends, ballroom dancing and regularly exercising at the community fitness center.
Robert is survived by his wife, Caroline; son, Dr. Kurt Luhmann, and partner, Karen; daughter, Alycia, and husband, Robbie Sprechman; and granddaughters, Samantha and Sydney.
Robert will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL
<h3>Gerald “Jerry” Ludwig
Feb. 11, 1936 - July 28, 2023</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-38823 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/08/Gerald-Ludwig-e1691677604131-118x150.png" alt="" width="118" height="150" />Age 87, Gerald and his wife Norma were educators much of their adult lives. His passion for education centered in industrial arts, physical education, coaching and administration. Gerald was an accomplished athlete in high school and in college. He retired in 1992 and lived much of his retired life in Sun City, FL. There he was surrounded by many dear friends and family for many years.
Preceded in death by his wife, Norma; parents, Harold and Myra Ludwig, and brothers, Jack and Bud Ludwig. He is survived by daughters, Karin Garrido (Carlos), Kristen Cohen (Mark); grandchildren, Antonio, Dominic, Daria, Brianna and Soleia; brothers, Jim Ludwig (Deb), Kenny Ludwig; sister-in-law, Candy Ludwig; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held in Bellevue, NE, at the Bellevue Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in his hometown and where he met his high school sweetheart and wife, Norma Jean.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bellevue Public School foundation/www.bp-foundation.org where Gerald and Norma taught for many years.
Robert was born in 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He attended nursing school where he met his wife, Caroline. The couple were married in 1957 and had 66 wonderful years together.
After completing nursing school, he furthered his education, becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Robert served in the Army in Hawaii during the Vietnam War. He rose to the rank of captain and worked in a military hospital.
The couple returned to Poughkeepsie in 1968 to raise two children. Robert was employed at Vassar Hospital until his retirement in 1996.
The couple retired to Sun City Center, FL, where they enjoyed cruising with friends, ballroom dancing and regularly exercising at the community fitness center.
Robert is survived by his wife, Caroline; son, Dr. Kurt Luhmann, and partner, Karen; daughter, Alycia, and husband, Robbie Sprechman; and granddaughters, Samantha and Sydney.
Robert will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL
<h3>Gerald “Jerry” Ludwig
Feb. 11, 1936 - July 28, 2023</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-38823 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/08/Gerald-Ludwig-e1691677604131-118x150.png" alt="" width="118" height="150" />Age 87, Gerald and his wife Norma were educators much of their adult lives. His passion for education centered in industrial arts, physical education, coaching and administration. Gerald was an accomplished athlete in high school and in college. He retired in 1992 and lived much of his retired life in Sun City, FL. There he was surrounded by many dear friends and family for many years.
Preceded in death by his wife, Norma; parents, Harold and Myra Ludwig, and brothers, Jack and Bud Ludwig. He is survived by daughters, Karin Garrido (Carlos), Kristen Cohen (Mark); grandchildren, Antonio, Dominic, Daria, Brianna and Soleia; brothers, Jim Ludwig (Deb), Kenny Ludwig; sister-in-law, Candy Ludwig; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held in Bellevue, NE, at the Bellevue Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in his hometown and where he met his high school sweetheart and wife, Norma Jean.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bellevue Public School foundation/www.bp-foundation.org where Gerald and Norma taught for many years.