Roman Francis Lux, 86, formerly of E. Waring Ave., State College, died December 14, 2007 at 8:05 am in his Wyomissing residence. He was the husband of Rita O. Lux, whom he married August 9, 1947. Born June 4, 1921 in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of the late Roman F. Sr., and Mary (Meehan) Lux. He was a 1939 graduate of Johnstown High School. Roman was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. Roman was a 4th degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Victory Church and a member of the Kiwanis Club, both in State College, PA. He was a flutist with the Johnstown Symphony with numerous chamber ensembles and was a flute instructor for a number of years.
Roman is also survived by six children, Rick R. husband of Jane Lux of Springfield, VA., Barbara A. (Lux), wife of James Hughes of Sinking Spring, Jack J. husband of Stephanie Lux of Pittsburgh, M. Gretchen (Lux), wife of Jeffrey Ellrod of Satellite Beach, FL., Gregory J. Lux of Stormstown, PA., and Robert L. Lux husband of Carol Parssinen of Langhorne, PA.
Other survivors include a sister, Patricia, wife of the late Thomas Rees of Johnstown, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 am in St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield. Inurnment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 11 Independence Way, Newark, DEL., 19713. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com
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