Edward F. Rottmund, 85, of Lancaster Pa died Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 at Landis Homes. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary Freund Rottmund. Edward worked at Armstrong on the production line for 43 years.

He served in the US Army during World War II in the Anti Tank Company 168 ^th Infantry Regiment, 34 ^th division, in North Africa, Italy and participated in Anzio Landing. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, the Oak Leaf Cluster and four Campaign Ribbons.

His memberships included; St. Anne's Catholic Church, life membership Knight of Columbus 3 ^rd degree #867, American Legion, Lititz Post 56, AMVETS Post #19 Lancaster, Millersville VFW Post # 7294, Disabled Vet Association, life member of 34 ^th Infantry Division Association, Moose #299, 8 ^th Ward Club, life member Hubley Club, and Ephrata Elks Lodge #1933.

He was a proud owner of 25 Cadillacs, since 1953.

Surviving is a brother Robert C. husband of Mary Rottmund of Lancaster, and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Treier, and two brothers; Peter H. Rottmund and Leon J. Rottmund.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Liberty and North Duke Streets, Lancaster, PA on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 10:30AM. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 1:30PM. There will be a viewing at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel , 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Thursday Night from 7-9PM with the Rosary recited at 8:30 PM and a viewing on Friday Morning at the funeral home from 9- 9:45AM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Ed's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P O Box 4125, Lancaster PA 17604-4125 or the Dominican Monastery, 1834 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. To send online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com