Edwin R. Luginbuhl

Edwin R. Luginbuhl, of Satellite Beach, passed away, Monday, December 27, 2010. He was born in New York City to Edith and Ralph Luginbuhl. He grew up in Malverne, Long Island. He joined the U.S. Army during WWII and was a Ball Turret Gunner on a B-17 in the European Theater, completing 35 missions. Edwin attended Syracuse University, where he studied Advertising. He was recalled to Active Duty with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Edwin received the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam and retired honorably from the Air Force at the rank of Major. Following his dedicated military service, Edwin had an extended career as a Procurement Officer for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at the Kennedy Space Center. Edwin was an active member of Satellite Beach United Methodist Church and an affiliate member of Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, Banner Elk, NC. He was a Life Member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, the 447th Bomb Group Association, and the Military Officers Association of America. He is survived by his wife, Raymonda; son, David (Anne) Luginbuhl; daughter Kristen (Gene) Muhart; brother, Donald (Esther) Luginbuhl; sister-in-law, Elaine (Dale) Hollrah; grandchildren, Emma Luginbuhl, Morgan, Marisa and Lauren Muhart, along with a large extended family. A memorial service will be held at Satellite Beach United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11am. Burial will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity or the Satellite Beach United Methodist Church.