Loren Emmet Ludwig

Loren Emmet Ludwig, 86, a long-time resident of Elburn, IL passed away December 16, 2020 at Hillside Nursing and Health Care Center, Yorkville, IL.  Loren was born January 27, 1934 in Chicago the son of Frank and Helen (Graham) Ludwig.  He was united in marriage to Norma Jeanne Wacaser June 20, 1953.

Loren spent his childhood in Glen Ellyn, IL and lived in Warrenville until 1966.  His life was full of pleasures, but nothing was more important than spending quality time with his family.  Loren took his career serious and enjoyed the different opportunities he was given.  He worked in management for National Electronics in Geneva and La Fox for many years.  He had also been employed as a manager at the FS in Elburn.  Loren had an entrepreneurial spirit and eventually went into business for himself opening Ludwig Electrical.  Another proud accomplishment was being a member of the Elburn Fire Department where he retired as a Lieutenant. 

He is survived by his three children, Loren “Chip” (Lauri) Ludwig, Karen Lynch Jones and Yvonne (Todd) Dietz; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a brother Kermit (Linda Miller) Ludwig.   

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Norma; his daughter, Wendy Arand; and two brothers, Franz “Murph” and Gerald “Jerry” Ludwig. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all funeral services were held private.  Loren was cared for by the Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia, 630-879-7900 or www.mossfuneral.com