Harvey Edward LudwigHarvey Edward Ludwig, of Barbee Lake in Warsaw, passed away at 4:24 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw at the age of 73.
He was born on May 30, 1948, in Gary. Harvey was one of 12 children born to Elaine Day Ludwig and Kenneth Ludwig. Growing up, he always had someone around to watch out for him and, of course, being kids, someone to fight with. If you ever asked about his BIG family he would tell you all about them with such pride!
Harvey was a 1966 graduate of Calumet High School in Gary. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Feb. 16, 1968, and proudly served until his honorable discharge on Dec. 9, 1971. He was a hard worker and always dependable, he worked as a fork-lift driver for RR Donnelley in Warsaw for many years.
He met Samantha Jo Jetton and married her on June 25, 2011. They shared the love of their combined families and enjoyed spending time together. Harvey was an avid fisherman, he was a big Cubs baseball fan and living on the lake made him so happy. He was the type of person who never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone anywhere. His greatest joy was being “Batman’s Papaw” to his grandson Bentley. Harvey was an undeniable presence in his family’s life and will forever be dearly loved and missed!
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Samantha Jo Ludwig, Warsaw; stepson, Mikel (Brittney) Hatcher, Pierceton; stepdaughter, Sara Hatcher, Warsaw; and two grandchildren: Bentley Barfell and Makinley Hatcher. He also leaves behind six sisters: Laura Nichols, Diana Drudge, Donna (Donoon) Holbrook, Kim (Don) Obacz, Cindy (Tim) Alford, Pearl (Ron) Slatton; three brothers: Matthew (Tammy) Ludwig, Kenny (Debbie) Ludwig, Tony Ludwig; and best friends: Roger Maxwell and Hector Gonzalez. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Ludwig; sister, Sherry Ludwig; two sons: Chad and Jeffery Ludwig; and his stepdaughter, Angela Hatcher.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Harvey’s life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8 at the American Legion Post #49, 301 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Military rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. by members of the American Legion Post #49 and V.F.W. #1126, both of Warsaw. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.
Memorial donations may be directed to Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
