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.

Edna Ludwig

May 07, 1945 - January 11, 2019

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