Robert E. Ludwig, 89, died peacefully April 3, 2020 at Maple Leaf Healthcare Center following a brief illness. He was born in Manchester on November 17, 1930 the son of Paul A. and Florence (Dumas) Ludwig. He graduated from St. Joseph High School, served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of American Legion Post 79. Bob was Shop Foreman with Kalwall Corporation for 45 years and also worked for Hermsdorf Industries. Also was an avid cribbage player and loved candlepin bowling.
He was predeceased by his sweetheart and love of his life, wife Edythe E. (Lawrence) Ludwig on January 20, 2016. Devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather, his family included daughter, Kathleen (Ludwig) Gobin and her husband, Brian of Goffstown, one son, Gary Ludwig and his wife, Nancy of Henniker, grandchildren, Christopher Ludwig, Jennifer Dusseault, Stephanie Diaz; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Jackson and Juliana Dusseault, Alyvia and Warner Ludwig and Scarlett Diaz; one sister Marlene (Ludwig) Benson of Winchester, Virginia.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the loving care Maple Leaf Nursing Home provided.
Private services will be held later in the summer. J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information and online guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.