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Paul Ludwig Obituary
July 13, 1934 - Feb. 12, 2019
Paul J. Ludwig, of Hamburg, a retired Eden Junior/Senior High School principal, died Tuesday in Mercy Hospital from complications following a fall. He was 84.
A Buffalo native and an Army veteran, he was a graduate of East High School and Canisius College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in social studies and a master's degree in education.
He began his career teaching social studies at East High School before becoming a guidance counselor at Hutchinson Technical High School. He served as assistant principal at Bennett High School before joining the Eden Central School District in 1970, where he retired as principal in 1993.
During the 1960s in Buffalo, Mr. Ludwig worked in many educational programs, including teaching adult elementary education and basic citizenship. He was a counselor for the Buffalo Negro Scholarship Foundation, a counselor-teacher in the Narcotics Ward of Buffalo State Hospital, and an admissions counselor for the SEEK Program at Buffalo State College.
He and his wife, Lorraine, were foster parents for many years, and served as co-vice presidents of United Foster Parents.
Mr. Ludwig is the past president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Hamburg. He received the Ozanam Award of the society in 2016, and was a former parish council member. He also volunteered with Meals on Wheels for 20 years.
Mr. Ludwig also enjoyed running and working in his garden.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, the former Lorraine Slisz; two sons, Gregory and Douglas; a daughter, Paula Ludwig Van Houten; a sister, Eileen Burns; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in SS. Peter and Paul Church, 66 E. Main St., Hamburg.
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Scott Henry
August 15, 2019
Please accept my belated condolences. It was my privilege to know and spend some time with Mr Ludwig and his family during my years as an Eden student and later as a co-worker to Paula, Greg and Doug. God Bless.
Tom and Joan Johnston
March 20, 2019
Paula, Please accept our deepest sympathy on Paul's passing. He will be sorely missed because he was such an impact person for our community. I had the honor to serve with him on the board of the Hamburg Federal Credit Union. He was a wise voice that was respected by all.
Time is your best friend, and as it passes the hurt will drift away with only the good memories left. You and your family are in our prayers.
Keary Stahl
February 21, 2019
Paula, so sorry for your loss. I know how devastating it is to lose a parent.
February 19, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. One day Paul will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25. Until the fulfillment of Gods promise, may you be comforted by your cherished memories.
My deepest sympathy
Evelina Z
Jacob Price
February 17, 2019
Sorry for your loss there we will miss you there
Joemma Tyx
February 17, 2019
I am sadden to hear of Uncle Pauls passing! Yet another of the Ludwig siblings, enters heaven! I can only offer my love and fond memories of Uncle Paul, growing up! One that has stuck with me , to this day, is Uncle Paul sitting with me, as mom was having her , open heart surgery! He was a loving support to me, on that day! ❤ I will cherish forever! I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers! Sincerely , Joemma (Brown) Tyx
Lisa Dobson
February 15, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to the whole family... I will forever remember Mr Ludwig not only as an amazing principal, but also as one of the kindest people I have had the fortune of knowing... Rest In Peace...
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