LUDWIG, Charles A. "Chuck", beloved husband of 51 years of Ruth H. (nee Gay). Devoted father of Linda R. Mueller (Frank), Gregory R. (Teri), Charles A. Jr. "Chick" (Peggy Jo), Teresa L. Christopfel (Marc), Jeffrey J. (Susan), Daniel A. (Julie), Barbara H. Phelps (David). Dear brother of Robert, Alice Garmann, Anthony Jr., Joanne Hoffman, Antoinette Keliher, Richard, Carol Rogers and Kenneth. Also the devoted brother of the late Walter, Rosemary, Irene Kibby and Thomas. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. Friday, January 5, 2001, age 74 years. Retired from the Cincinnati Fire Department and Sears. U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Consummate family man and provider, enjoyed telling stories and jokes, was giving and loving to all, wanted nothing but had everything. Friends may call at B.J. Meyer Sons (Overlook) Funeral Home (next to St. Teresa Church), 4841 Glenway Avenue, Thursday from 5 to 8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church (Price Hill) Friday, 10:30 A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Family Building Fund, 814 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205-2397.