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Charles Ludwig Obituary
LUDWIG, CHARLES LOUIS - Of Jackson, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 at Jackson Country Medical Care Facility, age 91 years. He was the son of Joseph and Marcella Ludwig, born July 6, 1919 in Windber, Pennsylvania. Mr. Ludwig was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eugenia F. Ludwig; his parents; seven brothers, Walter, Frank, John, Stanley, Anthony, Edward, and Joseph Ludwig; five sisters, Julia Waltos, Stella Waltos, Mary Kistka, Jean Swain and Angie Waselewski. Mr. Ludwig is survived by his six children, Richard (Susan) Ludwig, Linda (Robert) Driscoll, Elaine (Bob) Smith, David (Suzanne) Ludwig, Shirley (Bill) Swank, Charlene Ludwig (Ed Zlotorzynski); six grandchildren, Wendy (Peter), Michelle (Jeff), Carrie (Zach), Ryan, Troy, and Kaitlyn; four stepgrandchildren, Matt (Nora), Dan (Marianne), Marty, and Josh; six great-grandchildren, Joe, Danny, Isabel, Connor, Seth, and Mallory; sister, Vicky Lacinski; three sisters-in-law, Mary, Janie and Bernice Ludwig; two brothers-in-law, Tony Lacinski and Stan Waselewski; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles retired from Walker Manufacturing Company after many years of service. He was a life long member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Polish Falcons, and Polish National Alliance. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tending his flowers, and watching the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs Baseball. The family would like to give their heartfelt thank you to the staff of Cozy Corner at Jackson Country Medical Care Facility for their loving care of our dad. Mr. Ludwig is at the WATSON FUNERAL CHAPEL where prayers will be held Friday, December 17, at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Andrew J. Dunne O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Lumen Christi Catholic High School or Jackson County Medical Care Facility.
Visitation Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with Knights of Columbus service at 6:30 and a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. www.Mlive.com/obits
J.L. Watson Funeral Chapel 2590 Spring Arbor Road Locally owned since 1930
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Ludwig
December 21, 2010
Richard, Linda, Elaine, David, Shirley and Charlene, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Father was a wonderful person and he always had that smile. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mary Ann Lusty
December 19, 2010
Dear Ludwig Family-
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Butch's passing. The memories we have of him are so special. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Stas and Judy Waltos
Deborah Griffin
December 19, 2010
Dear Cousins and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Butch's move to the great Polka Kingdom in Heaven.....Can you imagine the time they are all having together again....It will be a "Christmas" like the old days and we will all have our special memories too! You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Love, Joe, Deborah (Rusty) and Teddy.
Marty Ludwig
December 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marty, Diana, & Annalise Ludwig
December 18, 2010
Dear Ludwig Family,
Jackie and I send our deepest sympathy to you all. Uncle Butch was special to us because all three of us were the 8th child in our families. We enjoy looking at the pictures we have of him from all the great family events here in Windber. We'll cherish the memories of him being at Mom's (sister Julia# and all of us sitting around and talking and laughing for hours. He was a such a great Uncle and friend. We love you and our prayers are with you all. Ray and Jackie Waltos #Windber, PA).
Jim and Kathy Hatke
December 17, 2010
We were so sorry to learn of Grandpa Charlie's death. We know that he was a very special man, and he and Grandma raised a wonderful family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Pat Melville
December 16, 2010
Dear Ludwig Family,
How sorry we were to hear about the passing of your Dad. What a special guy he surely was and will always be in your hearts. What beautiful memories our family has of coming into your parents home at Christmas. He must be singing those Polish Christmas carols to the heavens and your Mom telling him to be quiet!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Love,
Don and Pat Melville & Family
December 16, 2010
dear Elaine
sorry to hear of Charlies passing he was one of my great oldtime polka loving friends....may Charlie restin peace
Eddie D
Ed Dzikowicz
December 16, 2010
To the Ludwig family please know your all in our thoughts and prayers, please let Charles rest in peace.
May God Bless you all. With much love!!
Missy & Chris Smith (cousins)
Kathy Waltos
December 16, 2010
Dear family, my deepest condolences to you all. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you all, we only wish we could be there with you. Our thoughts & prayers are with you now & always.
Tony Waltos
December 16, 2010
Dear Ludwig Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Uncle Charlie! What a wonderful man! I still remember all the fun we had at Julia's 50th Wedding Aniversary Party. All I know, is there is a very big dinner table in Heaven for this wonderful Ludwig family. God Bless all of you. Sorry we could not be there for the funeral. Our deepest Sympathy!
Tony, Dianne, Becky and Brian Waltos
Joe Waltos
December 15, 2010
Dear Charlene,Rich,Linda,elaine,Dave, and Shirley.
We are so sad to get the news about our Uncle "Butch".
I have fond memeroies of many years ago with him and Gean and all of you.
He was always good to me. We pray for your comfort at this time of sorrow.
Love, Cousin Joe,Ethel and Family
December 15, 2010
December 15, 2010
Nikole Johnson
December 15, 2010
You will be missed so much Grandpa Charlie. My heart is with your family.
Nikole Johnson
December 15, 2010
So sorry to hear about Uncle Charlie :( After meeting him one time, he definitely made an impression on my heart. You are all in my prayers. Love and miss you.
December 15, 2010
Chuckie and family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences,our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Steve & Missy Turner
Frank Waltos
December 15, 2010
Dear Ludwig family. Please let me share in your sorrow over losing Uncle Charley (Butch). I will never forget his great personality. It was always a joy to be in his presence. He will be missed.
dan weed
December 15, 2010
Dave and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of your loss...my prayers go with you....
Kevin & Cory Margul
December 15, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. We loved Uncle Butch, he always had a smile!
John & Pattie Buksar
December 15, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Butch was a wonderful & caring man he will be missed by all but never forgotten..John & Pattie Buksar & Family
December 15, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Butch was a wonderful & caring man he will be missed by all but never forgotten..John & Pattie Buksar & Family
December 15, 2010
Charlene, sorry about your dad. I know how it feels and the loss is tremendous, especially this time of the year. I thought about your dad lately due to the fact that he was always so nice to me especially down at the Falcons. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Helen Bulinski
Joe & Jeannie Sanson
December 15, 2010
Our sympathy to all of the Ludwigs. We know what a special person Grandpa Charlie was and that he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Sanson family
Joan Ludwig
December 15, 2010
Dear Family, I was so sad to hear of Uncle Charley's passing. I feel so sad that I can't be with you at this difficult time, but I will be with you in thought and prayer. I guess your Mom wanted him with her for Christmas. I am so glad we have the memories of that wonderful Birthday party. He was so happy. You all should be commended for taking such good care of him. You are a reflection of the love he showered on all who knew him.
Stephanie Smoyer
December 15, 2010
To the Ludwig family,
It was a pleasure getting to know your father. We could talk baseball for hours if anyone would let us. He will be missed.
God Bless you all at this difficult time.
Donna & Ted Demos
December 15, 2010
Chuckie, Ted and & I are so sorry to hear about your dad; he was a wonderful man and I know he will be sadly missed by you and your family. Please Know that the support of our friendship will be a comfort to you during this difficult time and our LOVE and prayers are with you always. May his memory be eternal. Love always Ted & Donna Demos
Amanda Fowler
December 15, 2010
Richard and Sue and the rest of the Ludwig family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I knew Sue because she was my son's preschool teacher and I know this is hard for your family. May God be with you all.
The Fowler Family (Brandon).
Paula Durbrow
December 15, 2010
Charlene, Ed, Richard, Sue, Elaine and the entire family. Thom and I send our deepest sympathy, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a wonderful man and will be missed but never forgotten....Love Paula Durbrow and Thom Ludwig.
Cecilia & Tom Meko
December 15, 2010
To Charlene, Ed and all of the Ludwig Family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Father. Prayers will be offered for your whole family.
Debbie (Richardson) Parisho
December 15, 2010
Chuckie - I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Let the support of family and friends help carry you through the days ahead. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers asking God to give you the strength needed to make it through this difficult time. Try to keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart and he will be with you forever! God Bless.
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