Walter Duane Ludwig

Rantoul Walter Duane Ludwig, 87, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on February 3, 1932 in Plymouth, IN to Walter and Marjorie (Feltz) Ludwig. Walter married Amelia Sue Rector on November 26, 1954 in Culver, IN.

Walter is survived by his wife; children Anthony L. (Judy) Ludwig, Timothy A. (Connie) Ludwig, Michelle D. (Jonathan) Jefferson, and Mathew D. (Kerry) Ludwig; grandchildren Andrea, Andy (Kara), Kimberly (Ryan), David, Amanda (Briggs), Emily (Michael), Mason (Meghan), Mallory (Josh), Nicholas, Gavin, Landry, and Keely; great-grandchildren Samantha, Sylus, Skylar, Grayson, Sterling, Hazel, Everly, and Walter; brothers Paul (Kay) Ludwig and Robert (Patricia) Ludwig; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Andrew D. Ludwig; and great-granddaughter Eloise.

Walter was a generous man that loved to make people laugh. He was a jack of all trades.

A celebration of life service will be held in Walters honor at 2pm on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Church of the Nazarene, 603 E Grove Ave., Rantoul, IL 61866. Memorial visitation will be held prior from 12pm-2pm at the church. A graveside committal with military rites will be held at 11am on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Walters name to Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, IL, 710 N. Neil St. Champaign, IL. Please join his family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com. When he walked through the pearly gates, they said "Gotcha Walt!"

Services Memorial Visitation Saturday April 6, 2019 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Church of the Nazarene - Rantoul 603 E Grove Avenue Rantoul, IL 61866 Celebration of Life Saturday April 6, 2019 2:00 PM to 12:00 PM Church of the Nazarene - Rantoul 603 E Grove Avenue Rantoul, IL 61866 Graveside Service Monday April 8, 2019 11:00 AM Maplewood Cemetery Rantoul, , Illinois