Donna M. Ludwig

Donna Ludwig

(nee Rieth) 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 13th, 2022. She was born on September 5th, 1938, to the late Felix and Rosalinda (nee Wettstien) Rieth in New Holstein, WI. Donna was united in marriage to the late Jerome Ludwig of Eagle River on May 7th, 1960, at Holy Rosary. Donna and Jerome lived in Milwaukee before they built their home in Franklin that they raised their family in, ran a business out of and hosted many pool parties. Donna was the best neighborhood mom you could ask for. Even though she never knew how to swim, she always was in the pool with family and friends sporting her infamous belted floatation device. For many years she was an avid bowler, earning countless awards for high games and series. She was also a very creative person, she loved painting ceramics and made plenty Christmas ornaments for loved ones. Donna also loved to crochet. She outfitted her family with colorful hats, scarves, and mittens and there was never a shortage of afghans in the house. She passed the love of crocheting onto her two granddaughters Paige and Tess. Donna was also an avid sports fan. She loved the Bucks, Brewers, Badgers, and Packers and would rarely miss a game. Donna and Jerome spent countless hours enjoying watching the kids’ sports activities, especially youngest son Todd’s baseball games. His career took them all over the country cheering him on. Donna also loved to visit her 4 sisters, wherever they lived. She had her own room at many of their homes. She was an amazing big sister, and she will be sorely missed by her sisters. Donna was preceded in death by her living husband Jerome. Donna is survived by her three children Scott (Sandra) Ludwig, Kelly Ludwig (Greg), Todd (Elizabeth) Ludwig. Grandchildren Andrew, Rachel, Noah, Paige, Tess, Jacob, Travis, and Austin. Her sisters Jeanne (Lee) Sabel, Sherry (Dennis) Mytko, LuAnn (John) Sopko, and Lori (Wendy) Rieth, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Private Services were held November 26th, 2022.