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E-mailMARCH 15, 1924 - JANUARY 24, 2012
RESIDENT OF HAYWARD
Genevieve "Gen" Frances Ludwig went home to be with her Lord on January 24, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Haverhill, Iowa on March 15, 1924 to John and Frances Boet. She grew up in Dubuque, Iowa. Gen was a graduate of the Finley Hospital School of Nursing in Dubuque. She was an Army nursing cadet. In 1945 she moved to California to marry the love of her life, Leroy "Lee" Ludwig. They were married for 66 years. They raised their three children in San Lorenzo and Hayward. She resided in Pleasanton at the time of her passing.
She is survived by her loving husband Lee, her son Leroy "Roy" Ludwig Jr. (Joyce) of Pleasanton, her daughters La Rinda Saylor (Richard) of Phoenix, AZ and Geri Dempsey (Stephen) of Phoenix, AZ. Gen was the beloved Nani to her 7 grandchildren, Gina Porritt, Michael Porritt, Jennifer Conner, Brian Ludwig, Craig Ludwig, Matthew Dempsey, and Jeffery Dempsey. She was Nani to 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Marcella Becker and Veronica Reiter, and her brothers John and Theodore Boet. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Gen was a great cook who loved to entertain in her home. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and grandchildren. Gen loved to travel and was an avid bridge player. Gen was a longtime member and past president of St. Gerard's Women's Club in San Lorenzo. She was also an active member for many years in the Amber Branch of Oakland Children's Hospital charities. She was strong in her faith and is at peace. The family would like to thank Dr. Gordon Lake and his staff, the caregivers at Parkview in Pleasanton, and Hoa "Rebecca" Le for their loving care of Gen.
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Michael and I send you all our thoughts and prayers as you live through this difficult time. I have many fond memories of your mother as we all grew up on Empire Street. I know my mom would have been in the front line to welcome your mom at the gates of heaven as she was one of my mom's best friends.
May she rest in peace!
With love,
Mary Bugglin