Richard Joseph Landwehr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Joseph Landwehr of Monroe passed away Oct. 12, 2020 due to natural causes. He was born in Summit, New Jersey on June 2, 1952. He was born to the late Lucy and Albert Landwehr. Rich graduated from South Meck High school and Appalachian State University. While at Appalachian he met his wife of 40 years, Ann. He retired from United Parcel Services after 30 years. All of his life he was a devoted New York Yankee and New York Giants fan. He was a devoted father to his sons. He coached them from T-ball up to Babe Ruth at Weddington Athletic Association. He mentored many young athletes. His favorite pastime was working in his yard. He loved to mow the grass so much that after he retired he started mowing those neighbors who needed assistance. Another hobby was composing and recording music in his studio with his best friend Gill Vanderlip. He also enjoyed attending concerts with his boys and his sister, Lois. Survivors’ include his wife Ann, two sons, Justin and Eric, his sister, Lois Whitaker and her husband Larry all in the Charlotte area. He has a niece, Mary, who resides in Georgia and a nephew, Albie, who resides in Ashville, NC. He is preceded in death by his brother Albert Landwehr formally from Texas. The family has decided due to COVID to have a memorial service for his life on his birthday next year. Condolences and memories can be shared at this time with his family on the Heritage Funeral Services web site.

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Richard Joseph Landwehr

June 2, 1952 - October 12, 2020