Heidi Ludwig

1951 - 2022

Heidi Ludwig, age 70, of San Marcos CA, passed away at home peacefully with her family by her side on May 16, 2022. She died several months after receiving a diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. She was born in Rockville, CT on June 29th, 1951, where she grew up. On July 21, 1974, she married Gerald Ludwig and lived with him in Tolland, CT. She was one of five children born to Ernestine and Edwin Aberle. Her legacy is celebrated by her siblings Linette (Dennis) Murray, Ruth (Tony) Decarli, and Emily Champ, her husband Gerald Ludwig, children Damian Ludwig, Ruth (Justin) Hermida, Jonathan Ludwig, & grandchildren Naomi & Jacob Hermida. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother John Aberle. Heidi's faith in Christ played a central role in her life. She continually pursued a more deep and intimate relationship with Jesus. She expressed her love for God every day through her generosity and compassion for others. Her kind heart was apparent to everyone she met. Heidi was a lifelong and highly talented fine artist. She expressed herself in both traditional and unconventional styles and through a variety of media. Creating art was her passion, a true representation of her inner soul and reflective of her deeply rooted faith. She was deeply involved with her local arts communities as a teacher and mentor in Tolland, CT and Pompano Beach, FL. She enjoyed spending time in the quaint towns of New England browsing art studios, staying at B&Bs, walking the beaches, and plein air painting. Heidi's work is enjoyed by many around the country and abroad. She has won over 200 awards and has appeared in several publications, such as the Hartford Courant. Heidi loved to travel with her family. Throughout her life she enjoyed road trips up and down the East and West coasts and across the country. She also traveled to Europe several times to visit ancestral roots in Switzerland and Germany. Heidi loved living in Florida during the winter months and Connecticut during the summer. Later in life she moved to southern California to be close to her children and grandchildren. She spent her last years close to her family, a perfect ending to her time here on Earth. Heidi showed immense courage despite a difficult diagnosis and her trust in God gave her strength and hope. She graciously received the support and love of many, and frequently expressed her gratitude. Heidi touched many hearts throughout her life and was loved by everyone that she knew. She will be greatly missed. A time of visitation for family and friends will be at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road, in Vernon on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 2-5 pm. A celebration of Heidi's life will be at the Storrs Community Church, 90 Tolland Turnpike, Coventry, CT, 06238 on Sunday. June 5, 2022. at 2 pm. Burial will follow in Ellington Center Cemetery, Ellington, CT. To leave an online condolence please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com