Obituaries
Ervin Carl Laukhuff, IV
March 29, 2013
Ervin Carl Laukhuff, IV, 53, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at his home. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Ervin Carl Laukhuff, III and Phyllis (Fritsch). He is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Francis Fritsch. Carl was the husband of Christine (Mehaffey) Laukhuff with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage.
Carl was a welder for the Heil Company with over 22 years of service. He then worked as a meter reader for First Energy, Lebanon, PA. He was a member of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association. Carl loved the outdoors and always said it was the closest thing to Heaven. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, hiking and canoeing. Carl had an interest in the Native American spiritual ways. Carl’s Catholic faith and family was important to him. Carl loved his family and family was first.
In addition to his wife, Christine, and his parents, Ervin and Phyllis, Carl is survived by his daughter, Tanya Laukhuff-Sweigert, wife of Gregg; step-mother, Nancy Laukhuff, wife of Ervin Laukhuff III; mother-in-law, Sallyann Suarez; a sister, Cindy Laukhuff; step-sister, Kimberly Laukhuff; a brother, Wayne Laukhuff, husband of Anne; Step-brother, Donnie Anderson, husband of Paula; 2 brother-in-laws, Thomas James “TJ” Mehaffey, husband of Judy; Brian Mehaffey, husband of Robin and niece Alexis Mehaffey; 3 nephews, Andy Wood, Derek Laukhuff and Nelson Cueto Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. Family and Friends will be received from 10-11AM at the church. Interment will be at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman. Please OMIT flowers. Contributions may be made in Carl’s name to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Condolences to the Family
October 11, 2013
i think of my son everyday and always loved him very much the lord is watching over him now he is in no more pain i just wish i could of said good by no one knows the hurt i have in my heart love your mom
tona and criss please stay safe and well its a terrable thing to lose a son to lose your husband and a father i will say a prayer for yous imy heart is sad he was a good person and i will mis s him love phyllis
I would like to send my deepest sympathies to Phyllis , Carl’s mother who carried him for nine months and gave him life. This is such a painful time for her. I am so very sorry. My condolences, cindy
I would like to send my deepest sympathies to Ike, my dad and carl’s father who was a part of him coming into this world. Cindy
i remember he had asma so bad and i and my dad would take turns takeing care of him hr came home the one time his face all swelled up had to take my sweet son to hospital now heis gone i cant take of him anymore i miss you my son i didnt get to say good by cindy this is for you you always try to heip carl and wayne by talking to them you were and are a great sister i am sorry for your loss love mom
i have so maney things to say about one day i looked out to ssee where there were i looked outside and to my dismay there goes carl and his inside a big inner tube rolling down the street and me runnie behind them and wayne in front in a tube i have lots of memories of carl and my other children in my heart i just thought i share a little of carl love mom
to tonys and criss i am so sorry for the loss of carl god be with you take care i will miss my son i just cant beleive he gone stay together and help each other mayb ei will see you one day love nan phyllis
I can remember Uncle Ike’s trailer at Christmas, and also, the apartment on the second floor. I used to sing Three Dog Night’s "Joy To The World" with Uncle Ike’s Band. I have fond memories of the family reunions we had before Pop-Pop died in 1981. There were also some tough times as families fell apart. The few times my brother, Steve, and I spent with Cindy, Carl, and Wayne, were always good times. I remember them now, since Carl has died, almost every day. Carl wasn’t married the last time I saw him, but neither was I. My heart goes out to everyone who was touched by my cousin–those I knew, especially Uncle
My heart goes out to everyone who was touched by my cousin — those I knew, especially, Uncle Ike and Aunt Nancy, and Cindy, and Wayne; and those I didn’t know, especially, his mother, his wife, and his daughter. May God bless us all.
Part 3 …..May God bless us all. Bill Hohn
thank you for your condolence bill hohn i never met you but thanks my son is gone i cant believe it my heart is heavy and sad may god bless you bill hogn love carls mom
carl my son rest in pease your with god now he will take good care of you my heart is heavy with grief now because i didnt get to see you when you were alive i love you my son i will see you soon rest in pease love your mom
dear god in heaven the loss of my son was very sad for all the famileys he was a good soul and he was sick now he will be sick no more he can be happey in heaven may god bless him dear god in heaven dont let him hurt anymore love carleys famley with all our hearts we loved you
dear son every night a light candels foryou i loved you very muvh and i hope you are at pease love your mother
tonya sorrey about your dad my son i love you tonya i hope your days will get better in time i rember when carl and wayne were little they both were behinde the sofa chair and carl traded his red fire truck for waynes bottle your dad had the bottle and wayne had the fire truck that was cute i thought id share that with you love carls mom i loved your dad very much
Chrissy and Tanya our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We know you two are very strong and will get through this you have each other and lots of family and friends who love you two. Don’t hesitate if you need anything to call us we love you two and will do anything for you two. Love Missy,Mark,Morgan, and Sean
To Tanya and Chris I send my deepest sympathies for such a terrible loss of a father and husband who I always new had so much goodness inside. My heart goes out to you at such a difficult time. Love, Cindy
Chrissy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to your fondest memories they will last in your heart forever.Love and sympathy. Lisa Myers
So sorry for you loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Carl was a great guy.Everyone liked him a lot.From a old school friend.Krissy Hebensberger
In would like to reflect back to some good memories with Carl. His grandmother had a family reunion with Carl, his sister Cindy and Wayne, also family and friends, this was a good time. I remember when Carl was leaving our house with Little Tanya on the back of his motorcycle as they were leaving Tanya would turn and wave, I was worried for there safety. We went deer hunting in the mountains at a friends cabin, this was a very enjoyable trip. Carl and I would shoot bow together. I remember we had a sort of a contest together, as to who would hunt and get the most Fox. Carl would call me to say, hey! Dad I got three I’m one up on you! Carl was a excellant and sincere hunter/sportsman. He always strived to to his best at everything he did. Carl was my son, but he was also like my best friend. I was surly lookin for these times to continue. This is a terrible thing that has happen, he will surly be missed. Love Forever, Dad & Nancy
Chrissy and Tanya our hearts go out to you both at this sad time. You are on our minds and thoughts. I send you this, You are not forgotten, loved one. Nor will you ever be,As long as life and memory last, We will remember thee. We miss you now, our hearts are sore. As time goes by we’ll miss you more.Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can fill your vacant place. Take Care with love, Dawson, Renee’ and Phillip
Dear Chrissy & Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss! I am praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. Hold tight to memories for comfort,
lean on your family and friends for strength.
You have my deepest sympathies!
Peace be with you,
Shelly DeVerter
my heart is heavey for my son i didnt get to say goodby or hold him he was a good soul who suffered a lot now my son you can rest in pease please lord take of him and make sure he is nice and warm i just hope you received my letters carl i am so sorrey for your pain and suffering i wish they would of left me come up i didnt know i could of held and confort you my son god bless you i will see you soon my son love your mother phyllis
As a friend of Tanya’s, my heart aches for the entire family. For the past 10 years that I’ve known Tanya she has ALWAYS spoke very highly of her parents, always putting them first and loving them unconditionally. I know Tanya will miss you more than anything Carl…Many prayers and thoughts to the entire family during this time. God Bless!
Love, Amber-Sheldon and Alivia Martin
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your loved one.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Millie & Bill
Tanya, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in the memories you have with your dad. God has blessed me with you as my best friend! Love, Beth, Bert, Cameron, & Madison
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Chris and to your family.
I was thinking of you all day……take good care and God Bless.
From:
Bruce B. Bair
Your family will be held in my prayers……..
God is with you during these times of sadness…..
God Bless,
Rob G.
Our deepest sympathies to your family. I haven’t seen Carl in many years…not since I was little…I am his cousin…daughter of his Aunt Suz. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Shannon & Matt Levin
We get so busy in our daily lives, miles separate us, the years fly by and we lose touch with each other. I am so sorry that I missed so much of Carl’s life. We always think we have plenty of time. I thought about Carl often, talked about him to family and friends and always wanted to know how he was doing.
Whenever I saw Carl he was always so sweet, very soft spoken and always very respectful. I never knew Carl to say a mean word. As a little boy he was quiet, polite, an all around nice boy who grew into a wonderful man who was still quiet, kind, polite, always respectful…a very good man who I feel anyone who met him would want to get to know him. I would often look at the pictures that I have of Carl with his dad, Nancy, Cindy, Wayne, Nannie, Pop-Pop, cousins, and family and they would always make me smile as I would remember our times together…happy times. I always thought Carl was a good family man with a wonderful wife and a beautiful daughter who I know he loved so much.
We should remember that we never know how long each of us will be on this beautiful earth and that we should always take time to be with our family and friends and let them know how important they are to us and how much we love and care about them.
Carl will be missed more than words can say and he will always be remembered.
My love, prayers and sympathy to all of Carl’s family, especially Chrissy, Tanya, and his dad.
Aunt Sus, Mary Laukhuff Albright
It’s with heartache that I am here to reflect back to the very good times I spent with my son Carl. Thinking back to the reunion that my mother had with him and relatives and friends. Or the day he left our house on his motorcycle with his daughter on the back as they were leaving Tanya would turn to look back at me and wave, We were in the Mountains at my buddies cabin for a deer hunt. We went canoeing, attended Indian Pow Wows. One of the more memorible thing we did was Fox hunting, we had a sort of a contest, he would call me to say, hey dad I got another one, that makes three, I’m up one on you! Carl was a very good sportsman, always did things the best way. I have video of these times together, and will treasurer them. I have always looked forward to the day we could do these things again. The times I have spent with him were surly a good time for Dad and his son, but he was also like my best friend. I sury donot have any answers for this terrible loss, but he will be sadly missed.
Love, Never Forgotton,
Dad & Nancy
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Carl and I had dated back in high school. The last time I saw him, was when my son, and his daughter were going to the same babysitter. I have many good memories of Carl. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
Denise (Herrold) Sloyer
My heart goes out to Chrissy and Tanya on the loss of Carl. I never got to personally meet him but heard so much about him in the years that I worked with Chrissy. I know how much he was loved and this will be a hard path but lean on your faith and each other as you walk through this time of sorrow.
You both are constantly in my prayers.
Patti and Mike Shay