Submitted by: Dan Rich

Nancy E. Ludwig

Nov. 20, 1947 - Oct. 14, 1999

South Bend Tribune 10/16/1999

Beloved wife, mother and friend to all, Nancy E. (Sinkiewicz) Ludwig, 51, of Timberline Trace, Granger, passed away in her home on Thursday, Oct. 14, following a lengthy illness. She was born on Nov. 20, 1947, in South Bend, Ind., to Edward and Marie (Markanich) Sinkiewicz. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward; and by her brother, William Sinkiewicz.

On July 29, 1968, in Mishawaka, Ind., she married Michael R. Ludwig, who survives. She is also survived by two sons, Edward (Bridget) of Granger and William (Lisa) of Mishawaka; a daughter Andrea (Jeff) Stapleton of Havelock, N.C.; her mother, Marie; and by a sister, Sue Ellen Smith of LaPorte. Mrs. Ludwig was an elementary teacher for the School City of Mishawaka for 29 years. She spent 26 years at Fred J. Hums, where she was nominated for Teacher of the Year for the 1992-93 school year. She was a past president, vice president and contract negotiator for the Mishawaka Educational Association. Mrs. Ludwig was also active in many community projects, such as helping with the Valmeyer, Ill. Flood Relief. As a teacher at Hums, she assisted with the outdoor education program at Camp Eberhart on Corey Lake in Three Rivers, Mich., for 18 years. Mrs. Ludwig devoted all of her time, attention and resources to her school children, friends and family. We were all very blessed to have been touched by her love, generosity and kindness. She will be missed very deeply by all.

Visitation for Mrs. Ludwig will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Private services for the family will be held on Monday. Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of St. Joseph County, St. Joseph County Humane Society or Fred J. Hums extra curricular account.