Richard “Rick” Charles Ludwig, 69, of Howard, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Born on October 6, 1953, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Daniel and Geraldine (Warner) Ludwig. On April 21, 1979, he married his beloved wife, Mariann (Brightbill) Ludwig, who survives at home after sharing over 43 years of marriage together.
Rick graduated in 1974 from the University of Pittsburgh with his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Math. He worked as a Chemist for 40 years until his retirement in 2018.
In addition to his wife, Mariann, he is survived by their two children: Russell Charles Ludwig (Laura) of Seattle, Washington, and Heather Ann List (Nick) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Also surviving are three sisters: Sandra Mitchell, Patricia Ford (Tom), both of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, and Merrie Butkus (Francis) of Sinking Springs, Pennsylvania.
Rick attended Zion Community Church for over 40 years and had a devout love for our Lord. He loved doing anything that allowed him to be outside where he could admire and enjoy the beauty of all of God’s creations. He especially loved to go hunting and hiking. Rick was also a skilled craftsman and could build or fix anything, but woodworking was his specialty.
There will be a memorial service held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 11 A.M., at Zion Community Church, 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte, with Pastor Scott Brown officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rick’s memory to Zion Community Church, 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, or to Samaritan’s Purse by mailing checks to PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or by going to samaritanspurse.org