Ludwig "Lou" Wolfgang Amadeus Albl

Ludwig Wolfgang Amadeus Albl,61,of Matthews, peacefully died at his home under the care of Hospice with his family at his bedside. Amadeus or Lou, as he was called by his family and friends, was born on October 21, 1954 in Denver, CO, the son of Ludwig and Hadumoth (Hafi) Albl. After graduating from High School, he joined the US Army and served his country while stationed in Alabama and Germany for 4 years. He received several honors and medals. Upon completion his active duty he remained in the US Army and National Guard reserve for 28 years. In his civilian life, Ludwig worked as an aircraft mechanic for Eastern, Piedmont Airlines, and USAirways for 30 years. Between 1988-1992 he earned a BA degree at High Point University in Business Administration. He had a special touch of being professional, positive, respectful, and kind in all aspects of his work and life. Lou cared about all the people he met as he lived, and especially his family. He was a dedicated father to his children and most of his free time he spent with them, raising and guiding them with unconditional and endless love. Ludwig also enjoyed reading about all kinds of technical subjects like airplanes, helicopters, cars, motorcycles, computers, as well as philosophical, scientific, historical, religious, and economic studies. Classical music was one of his passions, too. He was a handyman at home, completing various home improvement projects himself. Ludwig is survived by his wife, Helen, his son Alex and daughter Alice of Matthews, a daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Robert Dorrenstjein of Frankfurt, Germany. He is also survived by his mother Hafi Albl of Denver,CO, and three brothers and three sisters from different parts of the country, as well as by numerous other relatives and friends. He will be deeply and sadly missed by all who knew him. Lou was preceded in death by his father Ludwig in 2005. The family would like to invite friends to gather with them at 4 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC, for a memorial service led by Mr.Michael Neddo. During the services on this day there will be a time where an invitation will be made to all present to share a memory of Lou. You may come to the front or speak from your seat. To share your memories online, please visit his page at LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com Expression of Gratitude. We would like to thank each of you for your loving support, prayers, flowers, cards, phone calls, and kind hearts. We are grateful for all that you have done. May God bless you and be with you always.

Ludwig "Lou" Wolfgang Amadeus Albl

October 21, 1954 - August 10, 2015