Dennis Ludwig Sfc

Ludwig, Dennis

Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Bonnie (Morris), son Chad (Jennifer) Ludwig and daughter Katherine (Adam) Diehl; 5 grandchildren Lucy, Collin, Kyle, Andrew and Avery. He is also survived by his brother Frank (Louise) Ludwig, sister Christine Johnson, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Catherine (Treciak) Ludwig, father-in-law William Morris and mother-in-law Della (McCarty) Morris.

After graduating from St. Johns High School in Jackson, Denny was drafted into the U.S Army in 1969. He served in the Vietnam Conflict and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in combat. He served with Distinction in Vietnam earning a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars with V clusters for Valor saving countless lives. Denny served honorably in the U.S Army and Army National Guard for 28 years. You might have seen Denny in many local holiday parades, at schools and at memorials honoring his countrymen and representing the Vietnam Veterans of America. Denny also earned a Legion of Merit given to him at his retirement. Denny was very proud to serve his community through the Vietnam Veterans of America, this was something that meant so much to him. Denny also enjoyed bowling with friends and family, spending time at his vacation home up north, and in his workshop where he repaired and made things for friends and family.

Denny's true love and dedication was to his family. He loved celebrating his families accomplishments and attending his grandchildren's sporting events, recitals and concerts. Denny was so proud of his family and was a role model to everyone that knew him. Very rarely did he not have a smile on his face and he was always quick with a joke to make others smile. If you knew Denny, you were better for it. He was as fine of a man as there is. He was always positive, and remained so to his end. Denny was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by those who knew him.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Michigan Center on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Fr. Sathessh Alphonse SdC officiating. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Monday, May 27 from 4 to 8 PM with a Vigil Service at 7 PM. The family will also receive friends at the Church on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 109, Jackson, MI.

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