Donna M. Ludwig, 92, of Waterford, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
Donna was born Jan. 22, 1930, in Burlington, to William and Bernice (nee Vos) Hoppe. She married Otto Ludwig on May 17, 1953, in New Port, Rhode Island. Otto preceded her in death on March 8, 1988.
Donna was a “Jack of all trades” at Bauer Mohr Mink Ranch in Rochester for years, where her husband Otto was the main farm manager. She was a member of the choir at St. Francis Monastery in Burlington, and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford. She loved to bake cookies. Her greatest joy was any time spent with her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her children, Nita (Jeff) Gettys of California, Robert (Linda) Ludwig of Kentucky, and Ronald (Eileen) Ludwig of Waterford; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren (with another great-grandchild on the way); daughter-in-law Diane Ludwig, son-in-law Gary Biermann, and by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Otto Ludwig, son Thomas Ludwig, and daughters Kathleen Biermann, and Theresa (Kristopher) Jensen.
Visitation will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, in Waterford, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, from 4 to 6:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 7 p.m. Public burial on Thursday Dec. 8, 2022, at Rochester Cemetery. Please meet at the cemetery at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lakeland Animal Shelter or St. Thomas Parish in Donna’s memory are suggested.
Mealy Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com
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