Richard LaMont Ludwig

Richard LaMont Ludwig

Richard LaMont Ludwig, former Auburn resident from 1966-2002.

Born January 4, 1941 in LaPorte, Indiana to Elmer C. Ludwig & Mary E. Ritter Ludwig who preceded him in death. July 17, 1961 he married Carol A. Rood of Rolling Prairie, Indiana. They have three daughters, Chris (Dave) Garner, Tracy (Joseph) Bert & Lisa (Dennis) Herrig all of the Bonney Lake, WA. area. He left behind also the light of his life & joy, Charisse, Melissa, Lacey, Tristan, Austin, Tawnie, Todd & Taylor. Two great-grandchildren, Rylie Diane Perkins & Colton Richard Johnson. After graduating from LaPorte High School he worked for Allis Chalmers in LaPorte & Clark Equipment in Michgian City, Indiana. July 1966 they moved to Auburn, WA. where Dick worked for the Boeing Aerospace Co. until he retired August 1999.

Dick & Carol enjoyed many activities. Boating to the San Juan Islands & taking family & friends along. Also snow skiing, hiking,camping & spending wonderful days of beach combing along the ocean shores. The ocean being our very favorite place to be & spent a great amount of time there. Celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary last year. On the 50th our daughters took us on a wonderful, relaxing cruise to the Carribean. Dick was known by many for his sense of humor & quick wit. I will forever miss the sound of his laughter & comfort in times of toil & sadness.

In the early morning hours of January 15th I cradled his head in my arms as he passed from my life. He was a very loving, kind & generous man.”Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on laughter silvered wings.” “Put out my hands & touched the face of God.”

Dick belonged to the Church of Christ in Sumner, WA.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm, March 22nd, at the Auburn Senior Center. For information contact Tracy Bert (253)987-7061