Wayne Ludwig Obituary
July 17, 1958 – December 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne Warren Ludwig on December 7, 2025. Born on July 17, 1958, Wayne lived a life marked by kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.
Wayne is survived by his devoted spouse of 20 years, Rebecca Ludwig, and his beloved son, Travis Ludwig. He is also deeply mourned by his father, Warren Ludwig, and his mother, Kathleen Ludwig.
Family and friends will forever cherish Wayne's optimism, his quick wit, his caring spirit, and the hard-working nature that defined him. He had a rare ability to make others laugh and feel at ease, leaving behind warm memories that will continue to bring comfort and smiles.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 18th, from 6:00–8:00 PM, followed by a short service at 8:00 PM at Baker, Kensinger Funeral Home, 206 Front Street, Berea.
Wayne's presence will be profoundly missed, but the love he shared and the joy he brought to so many will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
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Dean Kresila
December 12, 2025
I am so deeply saddened to learn of Wayne´s passing! I just found out about an hour ago, my wife came across a mention of his death on Facebook.
Wayne and I were very close friends in the late 1970´s through the 1980´s and had seen one another into the 1990´s. We were the best of friends for some times, seeing each other everyday and all day day long.
We had some of the best times of our life´s, hanging out together along with many of our friends. My wife, Charisse and I were both in his wedding party of his 1st. Marriage and he was in our wedding party in 1981.
Wayne was indeed a very thoughtful, fun, caring and always a great friend to everyone in our group. We always had a great time, all the time. I don´t think it´s too far to say we were like brothers. I knew his family and my family knew and loved him very much!! At one point we went apartment hunting and were going to share a place. Largely to have a place to party.
Most of the time we would just "cruised" around, listening to a lot of the J. Geils band and SouthSide Johnny. Wayne knew every word to every song.
I could not and will not ever forget Wayne, he was a big part of my life. And since I found out that he had died my mind has been filled with so many memories of our times together with our friends.
To Wayne´s wife, I never got to meet you, but it sounds like you made him very happy. I am very sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy.
With much sadness, Wayne´s friend, Dean (Dino) Kresila
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