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Fred Ludwig Obituary

Ludwig III, Fred W. Age 56. Beloved father of Kathryn (Dean) Saenz and Fred W. Ludwig IV; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Jessica, DJ, April and Collin; loving son of Fred W. Ludwig Jr. and Margueritte Ludwig (nee Hartmannsgruber); dearest brother of Paul (Patti), Robert (Mary), Steve (Kelly) and Christine (Dave) Minetti; dear friend of Deana; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and survived by numerous cousins. Fred was a 20 year employee of GE Transportation. Visitation Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 8:00 p.m. at the McKENZIE FUNERAL HOME, 15618 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL. Interment is private. For information: 708-687-2990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2016.

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Jim Beilfuss

September 27, 2016

Patti: So sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Keep the Lord with you during these difficult times. He can be a place of peace when you are going through difficulties. I'll keep both of you in my prayers. Jim Beilfuss, formerly with Home Depot, Oakbrook Terrace.

September 26, 2016

FRED LUDWIG III YOU HAVE BEEN THE LOVE OF MY LIFE FOR 13 YEARS. MY HEART IS BROKEN,
YOU SAID YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO DANCE WITH ME WELL SOMEDAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN
AND THAT WISH WILL COME TRUE.
LOVE YOU BIG BEAR UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
DEANA SHANNON

Aunt Pat Crotty

September 26, 2016

Fred you will be missed not only by me but the hundreds of friends and your family who got to know and love you, rest in peace and my prayers are with you and your family, love aunt Pat

Lawrence Thompson

September 26, 2016

See you on the other side my friend

Marjorie Principe

September 26, 2016

My condolences to your family, Patti

Nick Merry

September 26, 2016

You were the best person that I have come to know I love and miss you you are forever in my heart love you Fred

KATHY DREWS

September 26, 2016

SO VERY SAD, RIP FRED...ONLY KNEW YOU FOR A SHORT TIME BUT YOU WERE A SWEETHEART AND ALWAYS THOUGHTFUL TO BRING ME LUNCH WHEN YOU BROUGHT A LUNCH FOR YOUR GIRLFRIEND DEANA. I KNOW YOU ARE NO LONGER IN ANY PAIN AND HAVE ALREADY JUMPED ON A HARLEY WITH YOUR LONG HAIR BLOWING IN THE WIND....RIDE ON DOLL

September 26, 2016

SO VERY SAD....RIP IN FRED ONLY MET YOU ABOUT A YEAR AGO THRU YOUR GIRLFIREND DEANA. YOU WERE SUCH A SWEET HEART AND VERY THOUGHTFUL TO BRING ME LUNCH WHEN BRINGING HER LUNCH. YOU WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH....GONE WAY TO SOON BUT I KNOW YOU ARE NO LONGER IN PAIN AND YOU ARE JUMPING ON THE BIKE AND RIDING ALREADY.

KATHY DREWS

Debby Luzinski

September 26, 2016

May you rest in peace Fred. You were a wonderful person that I had the pleasure of knowing.

September 26, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

September 26, 2016

Condolences to the whole Ludwig Family. Rest in peace Fred.

September 26, 2016

The kids and I LOVE you & MISS you so so much!!!

Kimberly Pawinski

September 26, 2016

Fred, my dear friend, I miss you... I miss your hearty laugh and our hour and a half phone conversations talking about anything and everything! I was blessed for 20 years to have you as my friend! Life won't be the same, until we meet again! Love you! -

Lynn Church

September 26, 2016

Fred remembering you always. You are such a kind soul. Rest in pease my long time friend.

Brandon Block

September 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss. R. I. P Mr Ludwig.

September 26, 2016

Fred, my dear friend, I miss you... I miss your hearty laugh and our hour and a half phone conversations talking about anything and everything! I was blessed for 20 years to have you as my friend! Life won't be the same, until we meet again! Love you!

cherie berndt

September 26, 2016

missing and loving you cuz, no more pain. say hi to the rest of the family. xoxoxoxo

Katherine Coffee

September 25, 2016

Our deepest sympathy. Kathy, Heather, April & Collin

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27

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Sep

27

Funeral service

8:00 p.m.

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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