Edna Ludwig

Edna Ludwig

May 07, 1945 - January 11, 2019

Send Flowers

Obituary

Edna Mary Ludwig age 73, of Platteville, passed away on Friday Jan 11, 2019 at Epione Pavilion, Cuba City. A Celebration of Edna's Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. The family would like all to be comfortable so please come in casual attire. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the celebration on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Epione Pavilion, Cuba City. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

She was born May 7th, 1945 in Platteville WI, the daughter of Richard and Marie Kramer Ludwig. Edna attended Bunker Hill Country School and graduated from Platteville High School.

While still in high school, Edna started working as a nursing assistant. She held positions as an activity aide and activity director at the Platteville Municipal Nursing Home and then became activity director of Southwest Health Center. In 2009, she retired due to health issues after dedicating 47 years to caring for the elderly as a healthcare professional. Edna was a member of Southwest Activity Professionals and the Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals where she served as Vice President.

Edna enjoyed farming, nature, flowers, art, poetry, and a good conversation with a child. She believed in God and caring for this earth. She enjoyed sports, especially cheering on the Badgers, Packers and North Dakota State Bison. She treasured a good Bloody Mary with a friend, her friendships with neighbors and spending time with family. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, grace in handling life, kindness to others and love of a cold Busch Lite.

Edna is survived by her sister, Karen Habel of Platteville; nephews, Rodney (Lois) Habel of Downers Grove IL, Mark (Kristy) Burkholder of Puyallup WA; niece, Gretchen (Daniel) Butts, Spring Green WI; great-nieces, Lainie, Karissa, McKenna, Holly, Taylor, Allison, Alex, Emma; great-nephew, Dakota; great-great-niece, Kennedy “Buttercup”, and forever friend Dean Feldman. She was preceded in death by parents, sister, Deborah Ludwig and brother-in-law, Lyle Habel.

The family wishes to thank Grant County Hospice and the staff of Epione Pavilion for the wonderful care she received.

Events

There are no events for Edna yet.

Photos

Add photos
of Edna
Memorial wall photo

Memories

Add a memory of
Edna
BS
Barb Shultz
Other •
I was a classmate of Edna's. So sorry to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace. Much love....
CC
Carol and Dennis Caldwell
Other •
Friends many years with Edna. Had lots of fun back in the day. Such a fun loving gal! She will be missed. Peace my friend. Hugs to the family.
LG
Lainie Grabowski
Other •
Aunt Edna was my Great Aunt but we never said the great part cause everyone already knew how great she was. hahaha She made me laugh countless times and I will miss our talks.
AP
Anna Pennington
Other •
My condolences to the family, Karen, Gretchen and all the rest of the family . Edna was a special lady and I learned alot from her working in the Activity Departments. I know she had her struggles. May she R.I.P
KB
Kristy Burkholder
Other •
Edna, I will forever treasure our time together. You are so special to all of us and you will be missed, so much. You treated me like real family and I love you so much for that. Thank you for your love and of course, lots of laughter!💕💐😘
LB
Linda Boll
Other •
My sympathy to Edna's family. Edna was always such a caring person who found joy in so many aspects of life. She was strong and I often thought of her as the North Star who provided guidance and light to many. May her light continue to shine within all of us!

Share memorial