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He was born September 22, 1951 in Sistersville, WV to the late Paul & Shirley (Michael) Ludolph.
Dennis was in the U.S. Army Engineers and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lisha Ludolph; brothers, Randy Ludolph, Matthew Ludolph, and Christopher Ludolph.
He is survived by his son, Dennis Ludolph; daughter, Christina (David) Drake; son, Michael (Shayla) Ludolph; grandchildren, Jayme Fry, Autumn Drake, Hunter Drake, Quiliana Ludolph, Kailiyah Ludolph, Ayden Ludolph, Kolson Ludolph; and great-grandchildren, Landon Crowe and Anastasia Fry.
Friends will be received on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 6-8pm at Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Rd. Wheeling and again on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10am until the time of service at 12pm at Martins Ferry First Christian Church, 710 South Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, OH, with Pastor Justin Hill officiating. Interment to follow at Mehrley Cemetery in Fly, OH with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Martins Ferry First Christian Church.
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