Ludwig Fromme

Ludwig Herman Fromme, 83 years, of South Toledo passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at the Medical University Hospital.
He came to the United States at the age 3 with his parents and graduated in 1940 from Central Catholic High School.
He studied tailoring 2 years in Design School in New York City and also took basic tailoring courses in Detroit.
Lud was in business with his father, Herman and his brother, Ed at Herman Fromme and Sons Custom Tailors, a business that was founded by his father. Lud retired in the mid 1980s.
He served 3 years in the Army during WW II fighting with the 26th Infantry in the Battle of the Bulge.
He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Perrysburg Boat Club and Shadow Valley Tennis Club. He was an active member of the National Rebel Class Association (sailing), Seaway Squares Dance Club and the American Legion Post #335. Lud spent countless hours enjoying his favorite past times, sailing, golf, dancing, tennis and Bridge.
For many years, he enjoyed river rafting and served as the Boatman on Colorado River rafting expeditions for "Georgie's Royal River Rats".
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Kathryn (Clark) Fromme; daughter, Susan Gerber, Salt Lake City, Utah; son, Christopher Fromme of Pittsburgh, PA; sister, Mary Anne Kosicki; brother, Edward (Mary) Fromme. He was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Carol Fromme.
A special thanks to our "Angel on earth", Lud's niece, Cindy for her love and her compassion.
A memorial service will be scheduled after the 1st of the year. The family suggests the Alzheimer's Association or the Central Catholic High School Scholarship Fund if they wish to contribute in Lud's memory. Please view and sign the "on-line" guest registry at www.CoyleFuneralHome.com Arrangements by the Coyle Funeral Home, Toledo, OH Phone: 419-865-1295.