Ludwig Buechel, age 85, of Pittsburgh, passed away, on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Husband of Mildred L. (Hoffmann) Buechel. Ludwig was born on June 11, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 63 years, Mildred L. (Hoffmann) Buechel; his three children Paul (Susan) Buechel, June Buzzelli and Donna Tutino (Vince); seven grandchildren, Nichole Gruner, Brian Buechel, Tim Buechel, Michelle Buzzelli, Lisa Smock, Autumn Shaffer, Adam Lucas; twelve great grandchildren and sister Paulina Hardt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson Paul Buechel Jr. Ludwig graduated from Shaler high school in 1949 and in 2006 he was inducted into the Shaler high school Hall of Fame for being a member of the only undefeated football team in Shaler history. Ludwig was a proud second generation owner of Buechel Painting. He will be deeply missed by his loving family, friends and to all who knew him.

Friends will be received in the Eloise B. Kyper Funeral Home, 2702 Mt. Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, Pa. 15116 on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 2PM until 7PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 10:00AM.

Interment will be held in Private.

Written tributes and memorials are welcomed and encouraged at www.Kyperfuneralhome.com