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MELVIN LUDWIG Obituary

MSGT MELVIN LUDWIG JR. U.S. Air Force, Retired Melvin H. Ludwig Jr., 84, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 22, 2013. Mel loved serving his country and retired as a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was then employed by NASA at Cape Kennedy. He was honored to have had the privilege of working on the flight that landed the first men on the moon. In 1971 he fulfilled a dream of owning an auto garage where he worked with his sons. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served in many callings, including a mission in the London Temple. Mel spent many years involved in scouting, temple work and his family's genealogy. Mel is survived by his wife, of 64 years, Eileen; and their six children; 24 grandchildren; and 30 great- grandchildren. Viewing will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, with services beginning at 11 a.m., both at the Walnut and Carey LDS Chapel, 2295 Walnut Road. Mel will be interred at a later date at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City.

Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Oct. 27, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David & Michele (machine shop) Fields

November 15, 2013

A great gospel doctrine teacher. I feel honored that our paths crossed. I wish I could have known him longer on this earth plane but look forward to seeing him again someday.

John Owen

October 30, 2013

We will miss Mel so much. Your family has been a huge part of our lives for so many years. We love you all, we love Mel. Our hearts weep with you and we are so grateful for the knowledge of the atonment and the eternites. God Bless you Eileen.

Larry and Lori-Jean Owen

October 28, 2013

My love and prayers go out to your family. I loved mel thought he was an awesome person and fun to be around. Lorna Palmer Rhoton

Lorna Rhoton

October 28, 2013

So sorry, I remember him so well when we were in high school. He was always so funny. Your family are in my prayers.

Linda Rudd Kersey

October 28, 2013

I was so saddened to hear of Brother Ludwigs passing. Your family has always had a very special place in my heart! My prayers and love to each of you during this most difficult time. All my love,
Bonnie Markesteyn Isley

Bonnie Isley

October 27, 2013

So very sorry to learn of Mel's passing. We all truly love your family! May the Lord bless and watch over you. With all our love, the Ford family.

dave ford

October 27, 2013

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Walnut and Carey LDS Chapel

2295 Walnut Road, NV

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11:00 a.m.

Walnut and Carey LDS Chapel

2295 Walnut Road, NV

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