Obituary for Gary Lee Ludwig
Gary Lee Ludwig passed away on September 2, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Gary was born in Danville, IL on March 15, 1944 to Holly and Cecille Ludwig, the youngest of their 5 children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Brenda; his adoring daughter, Amy (Patrick) Rouse and his four grandsons, who were the joys of his magical life, Bennett and Jameson Sprague; George and Tommy Rouse. His sister, Anne Luedke, brother, Gene Ludwig and son-in-law, Chad Sprague also survive.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lee Ann Sprague and his two brothers, Jack and Jake Ludwig.
Gary was a graduate of Armstrong High School and held two degrees from The University of Illinois, but often joked he held two additional degrees from Farmhouse Fraternity and the US Army.
Gary served as 1st Lieutenant in the US Army in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict and always remained proud of his Military service.
In 1971 Gary embarked on an insurance career in Vermillion County that spanned over 40 years. He owned Heartland Insurance Agency in Danville and was frequently recognized among professional organizations for service to his customers.
Gary was a prominent member of the communities in which he lived and worked and served them both passionately, often with no fanfare.
Gary was a member of the Danville Jaycees, Oakwood United Methodist Church and the Oakwood High School Booster Club. He served on the board of many civic organizations; Farmhouse International Foundation Board, Downtown Danville Inc, Vermilion Advantage, Danville Library Foundation, Danville YMCA and the Independent Insurance Agents of Vermillion County.
He was a charter member of the Oakwood Men’s Club and served on the board of the United Community Bank in Oakwood. He was the advisor to the Illinois Chapter of Farmhouse Fraternity and was a member of the Vermillion County Board.
Above else, Gary’s passions were his family and all things Illini. He attended nearly all of his four grandsons sporting and school events and has not missed an Illinois home football game since 1971. He loved spending fall days at Memorial Stadium with all of his friends, which would be defined by every person he ever met.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Oakwood Youth Ball League Account at First Farmers Bank and Trust or to Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Gary lived life to it’s fullest and often said, “You only get one go around with this old world and if you play your cards right, that’s all you’ll need”. He did.
The family will accept visitors Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 2:30 PM at Crossroads Christian Church, 3613 North Vermilion, Danville, IL with Pastors Gary Gromley and Lee Legg officiating. Gary will be laid to rest at Stearns Cemetery in Fithian, IL. Please join Gary’s family in sharing photos, videos and memories on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
Gary Lee Ludwig passed away on September 2, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Gary was born in Danville, IL on March 15, 1944 to Holly and Cecille Ludwig, the youngest of their 5 children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Brenda; his adoring daughter, Amy (Patrick) Rouse and his four grandsons, who were the joys of his magical life, Bennett and Jameson Sprague; George and Tommy Rouse. His sister, Anne Luedke, brother, Gene Ludwig and son-in-law, Chad Sprague also survive.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lee Ann Sprague and his two brothers, Jack and Jake Ludwig.
Gary was a graduate of Armstrong High School and held two degrees from The University of Illinois, but often joked he held two additional degrees from Farmhouse Fraternity and the US Army.
Gary served as 1st Lieutenant in the US Army in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict and always remained proud of his Military service.
In 1971 Gary embarked on an insurance career in Vermillion County that spanned over 40 years. He owned Heartland Insurance Agency in Danville and was frequently recognized among professional organizations for service to his customers.
Gary was a prominent member of the communities in which he lived and worked and served them both passionately, often with no fanfare.
Gary was a member of the Danville Jaycees, Oakwood United Methodist Church and the Oakwood High School Booster Club. He served on the board of many civic organizations; Farmhouse International Foundation Board, Downtown Danville Inc, Vermilion Advantage, Danville Library Foundation, Danville YMCA and the Independent Insurance Agents of Vermillion County.
He was a charter member of the Oakwood Men’s Club and served on the board of the United Community Bank in Oakwood. He was the advisor to the Illinois Chapter of Farmhouse Fraternity and was a member of the Vermillion County Board.
Above else, Gary’s passions were his family and all things Illini. He attended nearly all of his four grandsons sporting and school events and has not missed an Illinois home football game since 1971. He loved spending fall days at Memorial Stadium with all of his friends, which would be defined by every person he ever met.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Oakwood Youth Ball League Account at First Farmers Bank and Trust or to Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Gary lived life to it’s fullest and often said, “You only get one go around with this old world and if you play your cards right, that’s all you’ll need”. He did.
The family will accept visitors Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 2:30 PM at Crossroads Christian Church, 3613 North Vermilion, Danville, IL with Pastors Gary Gromley and Lee Legg officiating. Gary will be laid to rest at Stearns Cemetery in Fithian, IL. Please join Gary’s family in sharing photos, videos and memories on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
Obituary for Gary Lee Ludwig
Gary Lee Ludwig passed away on September 2, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Gary was born in Danville, IL on March 15, 1944 to Holly and Cecille Ludwig, the youngest of their 5 children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Brenda; his adoring daughter, Amy (Patrick) Rouse and his four grandsons, who were the joys of his magical life, Bennett and Jameson Sprague; George and Tommy Rouse. His sister, Anne Luedke, brother, Gene Ludwig and son-in-law, Chad Sprague also survive.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lee Ann Sprague and his two brothers, Jack and Jake Ludwig.
Gary was a graduate of Armstrong High School and held two degrees from The University of Illinois, but often joked he held two additional degrees from Farmhouse Fraternity and the US Army.
Gary served as 1st Lieutenant in the US Army in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict and always remained proud of his Military service.
In 1971 Gary embarked on an insurance career in Vermillion County that spanned over 40 years. He owned Heartland Insurance Agency in Danville and was frequently recognized among professional organizations for service to his customers.
Gary was a prominent member of the communities in which he lived and worked and served them both passionately, often with no fanfare.
Gary was a member of the Danville Jaycees, Oakwood United Methodist Church and the Oakwood High School Booster Club. He served on the board of many civic organizations; Farmhouse International Foundation Board, Downtown Danville Inc, Vermilion Advantage, Danville Library Foundation, Danville YMCA and the Independent Insurance Agents of Vermillion County.
He was a charter member of the Oakwood Men’s Club and served on the board of the United Community Bank in Oakwood. He was the advisor to the Illinois Chapter of Farmhouse Fraternity and was a member of the Vermillion County Board.
Above else, Gary’s passions were his family and all things Illini. He attended nearly all of his four grandsons sporting and school events and has not missed an Illinois home football game since 1971. He loved spending fall days at Memorial Stadium with all of his friends, which would be defined by every person he ever met.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Oakwood Youth Ball League Account at First Farmers Bank and Trust or to Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Gary lived life to it’s fullest and often said, “You only get one go around with this old world and if you play your cards right, that’s all you’ll need”. He did.
The family will accept visitors Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 2:30 PM at Crossroads Christian Church, 3613 North Vermilion, Danville, IL with Pastors Gary Gromley and Lee Legg officiating. Gary will be laid to rest at Stearns Cemetery in Fithian, IL. Please join Gary’s family in sharing photos, videos and memories on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
Gary Lee Ludwig passed away on September 2, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Gary was born in Danville, IL on March 15, 1944 to Holly and Cecille Ludwig, the youngest of their 5 children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Brenda; his adoring daughter, Amy (Patrick) Rouse and his four grandsons, who were the joys of his magical life, Bennett and Jameson Sprague; George and Tommy Rouse. His sister, Anne Luedke, brother, Gene Ludwig and son-in-law, Chad Sprague also survive.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lee Ann Sprague and his two brothers, Jack and Jake Ludwig.
Gary was a graduate of Armstrong High School and held two degrees from The University of Illinois, but often joked he held two additional degrees from Farmhouse Fraternity and the US Army.
Gary served as 1st Lieutenant in the US Army in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict and always remained proud of his Military service.
In 1971 Gary embarked on an insurance career in Vermillion County that spanned over 40 years. He owned Heartland Insurance Agency in Danville and was frequently recognized among professional organizations for service to his customers.
Gary was a prominent member of the communities in which he lived and worked and served them both passionately, often with no fanfare.
Gary was a member of the Danville Jaycees, Oakwood United Methodist Church and the Oakwood High School Booster Club. He served on the board of many civic organizations; Farmhouse International Foundation Board, Downtown Danville Inc, Vermilion Advantage, Danville Library Foundation, Danville YMCA and the Independent Insurance Agents of Vermillion County.
He was a charter member of the Oakwood Men’s Club and served on the board of the United Community Bank in Oakwood. He was the advisor to the Illinois Chapter of Farmhouse Fraternity and was a member of the Vermillion County Board.
Above else, Gary’s passions were his family and all things Illini. He attended nearly all of his four grandsons sporting and school events and has not missed an Illinois home football game since 1971. He loved spending fall days at Memorial Stadium with all of his friends, which would be defined by every person he ever met.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Oakwood Youth Ball League Account at First Farmers Bank and Trust or to Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Gary lived life to it’s fullest and often said, “You only get one go around with this old world and if you play your cards right, that’s all you’ll need”. He did.
The family will accept visitors Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 2:30 PM at Crossroads Christian Church, 3613 North Vermilion, Danville, IL with Pastors Gary Gromley and Lee Legg officiating. Gary will be laid to rest at Stearns Cemetery in Fithian, IL. Please join Gary’s family in sharing photos, videos and memories on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
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