Richard G. Ladbrook, 75

MILLSBORO - Richard G. Ladbrook of Millsboro, formerly of Ocean View, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was 75.

He was born Jan. 29, 1932, in Baltimore, son of the late Richard and Loretta (Phelps) Ladbrook.

Mr. Ladbrook was a certified welder with Bethlehem Steel Co. in Baltimore, retiring after 32 years of service.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army.

Mr. Ladbrook was a life time member of VFW Post 7234 of Ocean View.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Janet (Friedel) Ladbrook, in 1992.

He is survived by three sons, Richard Ladbrook and his wife Paula, Kevin Ladbrook and his wife Jennifer, Aaron Ladbrook and his wife Donna; three daughters, Deborah Fertig and her husband Wayne, Wanda Snyder and her husband Jim, Laura Starner and her husband Ricky; 13 grandchildren, Richard Ladbrook, Daniel Ladbrook, Christopher Ladbrook, Andrew Neidert, Brandon Ladbrook, Brittany Ladbrook, Jessica Ladbrook, Wayne Fertig Jr and his wife Debra, Ryan Miller and his wife Alison, William Mercer and his wife Lindsey, Grant Snyder, Amber Starner, Ricky Starner, Jr.; seven great-grandchildren, Karlin Fertig, Trinity and Autumn Mercer, Jonathon and Steven Cocho, Robert and Melanie Bedaliance; and a sister, Betty Wilhoit.

A visitation will be 2-4 p.m. today in the Frankford chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford.

Burial will be private.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Richard's memory to, Beebe Medical Center, Critical Care Unit, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.