Acadiana Business Advocate

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Richard Zuschlag, who built Acadian Ambulance service into powerhouse, dies at 76

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Welcome to another edition of the Acadiana Business Newsletter. Let's get to the headlines....

The memories and tributes are rolling in regarding Richard Zuschlag, who died this morning after a battle with cancer. Zuschlag was the Pennsylvania native who landed in Lafayette over 50 years ago and started the ambulance service that is now a fixture in south Louisiand and a major employer.

Read the full story here.

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