Michael P. Landes

Staff Sergeant Michael “Diesel” Landes, 38, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Born January 7, 1986, in Philadelphia, PA, a proud Veteran, Michael was an Infantry Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, friend, true warrior, and a hero to his country.

Michael graduated from ITT Technical Institute in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. 

He was a great lover of sports, especially football and baseball, supporting the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. Michael also loved music and animals. He selflessly gave his time to helping local homeless communities.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather: Peter Hudec; and uncle: Robert Hudec. 

He is survived by his devoted, loving mother: Mary Hudec; brother: Christopher Young; grandmother: Frances Hudec; aunt: Robin Hager; cousins: Laura Elizondo (Mainor) and Ryan Hager; and countless friends and comrades.

Michael will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

A visitation will be held at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, 2545 West Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951, on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 10:00am—until the time of the Memorial Mass in church—at 11:00am.

Interment, with military honors, will follow in the parish cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

Donations may be made, in Michael’s honor, to the Wounded Warrior Project.