Paul J Ludwig (1918 - 2010)

Born 13 Sep 1918 in Alexander, Morgan, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Died 28 Aug 2010 at age 91 in Jerome, Sangamon, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Paul was born in 1918. He was the son of William Ludwig and Margaret Johnson. He passed away in 2010.^[1]

Paul married Lucy Neitra Hardwick on November 27, 1943 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.^[2]

Paul was buried in Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery in New Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois.^[3]

Obituary

JEROME - Paul "Bud" J. Ludwig, 91, of Jerome died at 8:30 am, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Heritage Manor.

He was born September 13, 1918 in Alexander, IL to William F. and Margaret Johnson Ludwig. He married his wife Lucy Hardwick in 1943 and she preceded him in death in 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers Earl, Bernard, Leo, Frank, Clarence "Bill" and Charles Ludwig, and 1 great-grandson, Paul Ludwig, Jr.

Paul was a member of Christ the King Parish and was a proud member of the United Auto Workers. He was an avid Cardinals fan. He retired from Fiat- Allis after 35 years as a machinist.

He is survived by one daughter Joyce E. Sonntag of Glenarm, IL; two sons William P.(Darla) Ludwig of Bridgeton NJ, and Thomas M. Ludwig of Jerome, IL; a sister Dorothy (Dick) Roesch of Springfield; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday August 30, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10am Tuesday August 31, 2010 at Staab Funeral Home with Msgr. David S. Lantz officiating. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Berlin.

Family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph's Home in Springfield IL.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ * Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: JBNM-6P6 (accessed 8 October 2023)
   Paul J Ludwig death 28 Aug 2010 (born 13 Sep 1918) residing in Sangamon, Illinois.
2. ↑ * Marriage: "Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records, 1853-1975"
   Catholic Diocese of Springfield; Springfield, Ill; Illinois, Church Records, 1853-1975
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61682 #526994 (accessed 8 October 2023)
   Paul Johnson Ludwig (25) marriage to Lucy Nectra Hardwick on 27 Nov 1943 in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield, Illinois, USA.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} * Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #57857987 (accessed 8 October 2023)
   Memorial page for Paul J. “Bud” Ludwig (13 Sep 1918-27 Aug 2010), citing Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, New Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Sherry (contributor 47058649).