Ludwigs, David J. 1947-2019

LUDWIGS, JELKEN, HEEREN, SJOVALL, PLUEGER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 3/15/2019 at 17:15:36

David J. Ludwigs
LeMars Sentinel
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

David J. Ludwigs, 71, of Le Mars, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City.

David John Ludwigs was born on March 30, 1947, in Le Mars, to Harry and Lillian (Jelken) Ludwigs. He attended school in Le Mars, graduating from Le Mars Community High School in 1965. On April 18, 1966, David enlisted in the United States Air Force. While at home on leave, David and Ramona Heeren were united in marriage on June 29, 1969, in Le Mars. He served as a sergeant until earning an Honorable Discharge on Feb. 17, 1970.

David returned to Le Mars and took a position with Meis Seed and Feed. In 1973, David began a 39-year career with Plymouth County in the Secondary Roads Division. He retired in 2012.

David was a longtime member of Heeren-McHale-Wilkens American Legion Post #724 of Brunsville.

He enjoyed dancing with his wife, Ramona. David spent time attending his daughters' and granddaughter, Cassidy’s school and sporting events. He also enjoyed watching sports and The Lone Ranger on television.

Around town, David could be found visiting with his coffee group or at the YMCA.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Ramona Ludwigs of Le Mars; a daughter, Sheila Ludwigs of Le Mars; a son-in-law, Jeremy Sjovall of Beresford, South Dakota; a granddaughter, Cassidy Sjovall of Beresford, South Dakota; a sister, Anita Ann Meyers of Le Mars; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Brenda Sjovall; an infant sister, Catherina Marie Ludwigs; and a sister, Patricia Ann Plueger.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The Rev. Susan Juilfs of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation on Friday at the funeral home prior to the funeral service.