Wilbur 'Chuck' Ludwig's Obituary
Wilbur G. 'Chuck' Ludwig, 79 yrs., of Columbia, IL, entered into Heaven on the morning of Sunday, October 16, 2016, at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born in Columbia, IL, the son of Wilbur W. 'Wips' and Louise (Sitton) Ludwig. Chuck was a lifelong resident of Columbia. He attended school in the Columbia School District. After graduating high school, Chuck served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He then went on to work for Schueler Bros. Construction Co., and then on to H. J. Frierdich & Sons, both where he worked as a draftsman and superintendent. Chuck sang lead, played tenor saxophone and clarinet for the Rhythmnaires. He also sang and played saxophone at Faith Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL, where he attended. He was married to the late Edith, nee Weis, Ludwig. They were married on September 9, 1956, in Millstadt, IL. She had passed away October 5, 2009. Visitation Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lawlor Funeral Home, andThursday, October 20, 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 amFaith Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL, prior to services Services Thursday, October 20, 2016, 11:00 am, Faith Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL Pastor Jon Palmer, officiating Interment St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery Columbia, IL Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Faith Lutheran Church, 600 Columbia Centre, Columbia, IL 62236, or, Family Hospice of Belleville, IL, 5110 West Main St., Belleville, IL 62226 Survivors Daughter, Lori (Lenny) Colbert of Red Bud, IL Son, Brent (Michele) Ludwig of Columbia, IL Grandchildren, Danielle (Ryan) Peterson, Allison (Josh) Tribo, and Miranda (Jordan) Sutton, Grant Ludwig and Gregory Ludwig Great-Grandchildren, Brinley, Brooke, and Lucas Peterson, and Harlow Sutton Sister, Holly Miller of St. Louis, MO Other relatives and friends Also Preceded In Death By Son, Randy Ludwig Brother, Sonny Ludwig
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