MARTHA JEAN LUDWIG, 83, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 1, 2009. She was born in San Antonio, TX March 14, 1926 to George Tucker and Martha Borgman. Martha was active in PTA and was a room mother for many years. She was a Tupperware dealer for over 25 years and was active in politics being a Republican precinct judge for 30 years. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxilary Unit 521 and San Jacinto Republican Womens Club. But, her greatest pleasure in life was her family. Martha is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Felix J. Ludwig. She is survived by her children Linda Pawkett, Felix Ludwig Jr. and wife Kathy, Rick Ludwig and wife Vickie, Jeanette Ludwig and Karen Ludwig. Grandchildren, Sharon Pawkett, David Pawkett, Autumn, Ricky and Angela Ludwig. Great grandchildren, Damien and Ariana Gonzalez. Sisters in law, Jeanette Atkinson and husband Hal of San Antonio, Wilma Townsend and husband Charles of Mesquite. Niece Johanna Christiansen and husband Brian, nephew James Atkinson. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church, 6435 Fairmont Pkwy. Pasadena, TX. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 11 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church. Interment will take place at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive at 2 P.M. The family wishes to thank Dr. S. Haddad, the staff of Patients Medical Center, Applied Home Healthcare, the staff of Paramount Healthcare and Rehabilitation and Resolutions Hospice for their excellent care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace Lutheran Church, 6435 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77503 or American Legion Auxilary Unit 521, P.O. Box 5362, Pasadena, TX 77508.
Published in the Houston Chronicle on 6/3/2009