OBIT: Rudolph Lettrich, Jr. (born in Kittanning)
Rudolph Lettrich Jr., 64, of Decatur, Ill., passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
He was born January 24, 1951, in Kittanning - the son of Rudolph Sr. and Margaret Joann (Fox) Lettrich. He was previously employed with PPG retiring in 2005 with 32 years of service.
Rudolph, Jr. was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
He enjoyed model trains, corvettes, and NASCAR.
He leaves behind his wife Anne; two children: Andrew Lettrich and Sara White (Joey); two stepchildren: Joshua Kupish (Abbey) and Dawn McCoy (Jon); two brothers: Larry Lettrich (Chris) and Jeffrey Lettrich (Kathy); five grandchildren: Bailey Foil, Alex Kupish, Abbey Kupish, Madelyn McCoy, and Michael McCoy; first wife, Sandra Lettrich; nephew Jesse Lettrich; and two nieces: Lauren Kresak (Tony) and Lacey Lettrich.
He was preceded in death by his parents; uncle Andrew Lettrich; and stepson Michael Kupish.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff with ER, Cath Lab, and ICU at St. Mary’s Hospital and Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois.
Friends will be received from 5-7PM tonight – Wednesday, September 23, 2015 – at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, Ill.
Additional visitation will be offered from 9AM until funeral services to celebrate Rudolph’s life at 10AM tomorrow - Thursday, September 24, 2015 - at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Court, Decatur, with Pastor Wray Offermann officiating.
Inurnment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family in care of Anne Lettrich.
An online obituary with the opportunity to send condolences and share memories is available at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Obituaries | funerals September 23, 2015
