Gregory Allen Ludwig, 54, of Cridersville, passed away at 12:21 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 25, 1965 in Bluffton, to Robert and Annabelle (Rankin) Ludwig. On Aug. 23, 1997, he married Cheri Stamford, who survives in Cridersville.
Greg had worked at Continental Tech (formerly Goodyear). He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy for eight years during the Gulf War. He was a member Lima Lodge #205 F & AM, was a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. Greg was a loyal husband and father. He loved to read anything that he could learn from.
Surviving in addition to his wife Cheri Ludwig of Cridersville are his step-son Michael Carder and his daughter Tera Ludwig both of Cridersville; his father Robert Ludwig of Lima; his sisters Debbie Meeks of St. Louis, Mo., Lonnie Rupert and Christina (Mario) Ludwig-Moralez of Lima; his mother-in-law Belinda Stamford of Bellefontaine.
He was preceded in death by his mother Annabelle Ludwig.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel, where masonic services will immediately follow the visitation at 1 p.m.
Interment will be in Hasson Cemetery, Jenera, where military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post 382 and active duty members of the U.S. Navy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.