Warren Stephen LUDWIG

LUDWIG, SIMONS, FIX, REILLY, MARTY, YOUNGWIRTH

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 3/13/2011 at 12:04:41

December 31, 1936 - October 18, 2008

Warren Stephen Ludwig was born on Dec. 31, 1936, in Algona, son of Leo (Spur) and Ellen Simons Ludwig. He grew up in St. Benedict on the Ludwig family farm, attending St. Benedict School through ninth grade, then graduated from Corwith High School in 1955. A life-long farmer, he continued living on the farm until moving to Wesley in 2004. Through the years, he was active in St. Benedict Parish, serving on the school board, parish council, and as parish director and lector. On Nov. 16, 1963, Warren married Sharon Fix at St. Benedict Catholic Church in St. Benedict. Together they raised five children.

Warren had a passion for farming, especially the harvest season and raising cattle. He was a self taught craftsman, excelling in wood and metalworking. Also known as Jake, he especially loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed grilling, treating many to his locally known home made pizzas, and a cold beer. Warren died on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at his home near Wesley. He was 71.

Surviving are his wife of almost 45 years, Sharon, Wesley, Iowa and his children, Lisa Ludwig and children, Jaclyn and Rachael, Forest City, Iowa; Sheila Ludwig, St. Louis, Missouri; Krista Reilly and husband Chris and children, Isaac and Elyse, Reno, Nevada; Zachary Ludwig and wife, Mary and daughter, Amy, Wesley, Iowa and Gina Marty, Ballwin, Missouri. Also surviving are his brother, David (Gruber) Ludwig and wife Carol, St. Benedict, Iowa and his sister, Mary Ellen Youngwirth and husband, Denny, Wesley, Iowa and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Benedict Catholic Church in St. Benedict on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at10:30 a.m. with Fr. Randy Schon officiating. Interment followed at the St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery, in St. Benedict.

Ames Tribune -- Ames, IA
October 28, 2008