Obituaries
Edwin H. Rund, Sr.
Edwin H. Rund, Sr., age 85, of Lancaster, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Edwin A. and Emma G. Rund. He was the devoted husband of the late Dorothy M. Rund. They were married for 36 years at the time of her death in 1985.
Ed graduated from the New York University College of Engineering. A veteran of World War II, he served as an Army Air Corps Staff Sergeant for two and 1/2 years in the South Pacific. His unit received the Distinguished Unit Badge.
Ed’s career spanned 41 years at Alcoa starting at their Edgewater, NJ plant. In 1962, he was transferred to Alcoa’s Lancaster plant. He retired from the Lancaster Works plant as a production manager in 1983. After his retirement, Ed enjoyed working part-time at Brewers Outlet for many years. He was an active member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lancaster.
Ed is survived by his seven children: Deborah, wife of Terry Lauchnor, of New Holland, PA; Edwin, of Lititz, PA; Janice, wife of Jerry Wissler, of Lancaster, PA; David, husband of Rebecca Rund, of Reno, NV; Dorothy, of Strasburg, PA; Kathleen, wife of Michael Liddick, of Leesburg, VA; and Mary Elizabeth, wife of David Musser, of Lititz, PA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Therese, and his granddaughter, Samantha Musser. He is also survived by his sister, Jeanne Hulst of New Jersey. G-Pa will be deeply missed by his 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Friends will be received on Wednesday from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends will again be received on Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 from 930-11AM, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM, the Msgr Richard Youtz as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ed’s memory to the Hospitality Committee at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, or to Aaron’s Acres, 102 White Oak Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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For Debbie –
I was sorry to read about the passing of your father. We lost my mom in September, so I can really understand the feeling of loss that you must be having at this time. Surrounding yourself with loved ones helps.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Harker
To all of Eddy’s children and grandchildren:
I am Eddy’s first cousin and remember Ed well as a young man. Always agreeable and kind, just a great person. My sympathy at your loss,
Jacqueline Rund
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Always remember those wonderful and funny times with your dad.
Sincerely,
Karen Costello
Dot and the Rund Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I just lost my dad last month so I totally feel for all of you. Your dad was awesome! I’ll always have very fond memories of your dad from our college years and many more after that. I hope you can take comfort in the many people who loved and respected your dad.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Pam (McNutt) Fryer
To the Rund family,
Please know that still with you are so many memories to help you through every tomorrow. You are a special family and I carry a special place in my heart for all of you at this time. May you be soothed by the words and kind gestures from friends and family near and far.
Much love,
Suzanne Besecker
To the Musser Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
The St.Cyr Family
Ed will be remembered as a good friend and neighbor during our Northbrook
Hills days in the 70’s and 80’s. His Dot and my Dottie had many a good chat
and they both passed too early. I would see Ed at the Brewer’s Outlet from
time to time and he never lost his smile or good cheer. I’ll pray for both
Ed and Dot as well as those they leave behind.
George Adams
