Kenneth Larue Ludwig1,2,3,4,5,6

M, (21 February 1934 - 27 April 1999)
     Kenneth Larue Ludwig was born on 21 February 1934 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4,5 He was the son of LaVerne Arden Ludwig and Edna Beatrice Sholder.2,4,6,1 Kenneth Larue Ludwig married, at age 20, Shirley Ann Mapes, age 17, daughter of Sidney A. Mapes and Zada B. Allen, on Saturday, 24 April 1954.4 Kenneth Larue Ludwig died on 27 April 1999 at age 65 years, 2 months and 6 days.4,5,7
     He graduated in 1952 from Williamsport Area High School, located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4 He and Shirley Ann Mapes lived in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, between 1956 and 1978.1,2

     Kenneth Larue, Edna Beatrice Sholder's son was listed in her obituary on 30 August 1956 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1

     The obituary for LaVerne Arden Ludwig in June 1978 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, listed Kenneth Larue as his son.2 He was the owner of several greenhouses.4

     Kenneth Larue Ludwig the brother of Dale Arden Ludwig was listed in his obituary on 29 October 1993 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3 As of 1994, Kenneth Larue Ludwig and Shirley Ann Mapes lived at 2021 1/2 Misner Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.3,4,7 His obituary was published on 28 April 1999 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:

     Kenneth L. Lugwig, 65, of 2021 1/2 Misner Road died Tuesday, April 27, 1999.

     He and his wife, the former Shirley A. Mates [Mapes], observed their 45th wedding anniversary April 24.

     Self-employed, he operated several greenhouses. Ludwig graduated from Williamsport High School in 1952. He was a member of the Poor Shot Hunting Club, Anthony Township. He was a Methodist.

     Born Feb. 21, 1934, in this city, he was a son of LaVerne A. and Edna Beatrice Sholder Ludwig.

     Surviving, besides his wife, are two sons, David E. of Sayre RR 1 and Donald E. of this city; a daughter, Denise E. Sewell of Coosada, Ala; two sisters, Pearl K. Barnes and Doris I. Free, both of this city; and nine grandchildren.

     He was predeceased by two brothers, Glenn E. and Dale A.

     In keeping with his wishes, there will be no funeral. Friends may call at Knight-Confer's, 1914 Memorial Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.4
The Social Security Death Index gives the last residence of record for Kenneth as Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.5

     The obituary for Shirley Ann Mapes on 10 November 2001 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, listed Kenneth Larue Ludwig as her deceased husband.7
Last Edited=14 May 2011

Citations

  1. [S1237] Mrs. Edna B. Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 30 August 1956, p. 33. James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S1242] LaVerne A. Ludwig obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, June 1978. The original was given to the author, on 1 June 1999 by Donna [Edler] Sayah. The original newspaper clipping came from Donna's mother Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) and was a part of her collection of personal memorabilia that she had collected throughout her lifetime. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  3. [S192] Dale A. Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, October 1993. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  4. [S1212] Kenneth L. Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 28 April 1999, p. 9. James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. KENNETH L LUDWIG, birth listed as 21 Feb 1934, died listed as 27 Apr 1999 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 3 Mar 2004.
  6. [S2112] "Pearl K. Barnes obituary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 3 October 2010, online archives (http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/554485/… : accessed 6 January 2011). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  7. [S1213] Shirley Mapes Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 10 November 2001. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.