Racine – Genevieve “Gene” M. Ludwig, 82, passed away at All Saints Healthcare on Monday, May 1, 2006. Gene was born in Hartford, CT, on January 6, 1924 to the late Edward and Marie (nee: Bogdanski) Olschefskie. Following graduation from Bulkeley High School in Connecticut, she faithfully served in the United States Navy as a 2nd class Petty Officer in WWII. On November 17, 1945, Gene was united in marriage with Richard E. Ludwig, who preceded her in death on January 22, 1983. Gene was a proud and longtime volunteer with St. Mary’s Medical Center Auxiliary, during which time she was chosen Chairperson of the Cardiac Capers fundraiser for a number of years. Gene enjoyed playing cards, gardening, golf, and was an avid Packer fan. She devoted herself to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving are her children, Cindy (Jim) Uminski, Rob (Karen) Ludwig, Rick Ludwig, Randy (Laurie) Ludwig, grandchildren, Stefanie, Stacy, Melanie, Adam (Liz) Ludwig, Dusty (Bea) Nielsen, Andrea (Justin) Leigh, great-granddaughter Alyssa Jayne Ludwig; sister, Dorothy Martino; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Ludwig and Betty (Richard) Jensen, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Gene was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Olschefskie, Gert (Ed) Johnson, brother Ed (Fran) Olschefskie, and brothers-in-law, Al Martino and Don Ludwig. Services will be held in the funeral home, 4600 County Line Road, on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. William J. Dietzler officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Memorials in Gene’s name to All Saints Healthcare Foundation have been suggested. The family would like to express their appreciation to the cardiac staff at All Saints Medical Hospital.
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