Simone Lugner mourns: First wedding day without her Richard

Simone Lugner mourns: First wedding day without her Richard

Austrian Pub, Österreich - On June 1, 2025, Simone Lugner (43) experiences her first wedding day without her late husband Richard "Mörtel" Lugner († 91). The two said yes on June 1, 2024. Just two months after the wedding, on August 12, 2024, Richard Lugner died, which meant a deep emotional cut for Simone. On this special day, she thinks back intensively for the time together, which was shaped by love and intensive experiences.

In a moving contribution on Instagram, she expresses her gratitude for the moments together. "Thanks for every minute," she writes and lets her followers participate in her thoughts and memories. Simone had not only married Richard, but was also confronted with the challenge after his death to live on as a young widow. This emotional journey is reflected on their social media.

artwork as a memory

For her wedding day, Simone received a portrait of Richard Lugner from the artist Joe, which was originally made for the wedding. The handover of the artwork took place in the Austrian Pub, a place that stands for many beautiful memories. The portrait now hangs in your living room and is a sign of joie de vivre and energy for her that she will always remind you of her husband.

a look back and forward

The wedding of Simone and Richard took place in the narrow circle of friends and family and attracted a lot of media interest. For Richard it was already the sixth marriage while it was the first for Simone. The sudden loss has turned her world upside down, but she remains grateful for the moments they were allowed to share.

Today is a mixture of sadness and gratitude for the time spent. Simone Lugner shows that she is ready to accept the challenges of life and pass on her positive heritage in the form of memories of Richard. As she looks into the future, the memory of Richard remains unforgettable.

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