Forrest L. Ludwick, 89, of Wakarusa, was born November 14, 1930, in Elkhart, Indiana to Jacob and Catherine (Misner) Ludwick. After a brief hospitalization, Forrest passed on Nov. 5, 2020.
Forrest L. Ludwick
He married Mary (Golden) Ludwick on Feb. 24, 1950, who preceded him in death in August 2013. They had three children, Bradley Ludwick of Agoura Hills, Calif., Craig Ludwick of San Diego, Calif, and Tina (Phil) Marsh of Elkhart. Forrest has four grandchildren, David (Lindsey) Ludwick of Golden, Colo., Jillian Marsh of Woodland Hills, Calif., Allison Marsh of Elkhart, and Stephanie (Avery) Lehman of Churubusco (with a great-grandchild expected in the spring). One brother, Gene, is deceased, with two surviving brothers, Robert (Joyce) Ludwick of Elkhart, and Wayne (Debra) Herrli of Colorado. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Rev. Floran (Naomi) Mast, and a sister-in-law, Elsie (Eldon) Mast, both of Elkhart.
Forrest was a tool and die maker beginning his career at NIBCO in Elkhart. He retired from the industry in 1995. He always enjoyed keeping his yard and house in good order and enjoyed golf with friends. He loved family get-togethers, wonderful meals, and many hours spent swimming with family and friends. He was a member of the Wakarusa Missionary Church for over sixty years and played his xylophone on many occasions at church, sang in the choir, and served on the church board and as Sunday School superintendent over the years.
Forrest married Marjorie (Weiss) Ludwick on July 28, 2018. He loved getting to know her family with both of them enjoying time with friends, playing cards, and wintering in Florida. During the past several years, he worshipped at Nappanee Missionary Church with Marjorie where he enjoyed making many new friends and acquaintances. Marjorie survives and resides in Wakarusa.
Family and friends may call from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service at Nappanee Missionary Church. Burial will follow in South Union Cemetery. Please follow the COVID-19 guidelines, must wear a mask at all times, and practice social distancing.
Memorials can be made to Nappanee Missionary Church or to Wakarusa Missionary Church.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa.