CHARLES (CHUCK) LUDWIG

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CHARLES (CHUCK) LUDWIG Charles (Chuck) Ludwig passed away suddenly on Friday, November 18, 2005, one month and one day before his 93rd birthday. He was a source of strength for his family and a reliable friend to those who knew him. He was born in Winnipeg to Sarah and Lazer Hirsch Ludwig, the first Canadian-born child in a family of six children. His education was interrupted by the Depression. After helping his family survive through the roughest years, Chuck went to New York to be trained as a furrier. He returned to take a position at Perth's Furriers, where he worked for over 40 years. He enjoyed doing business and engaging customers in breezy conversation. He kept thousands of people in Winnipeg warm and comfortable in the latest styles. But it was his twinkling blue eyes, broad smile, and warmth of personality for which he will be most widely remembered. He was genuinely interested in people. More importantly, family and friends could always count on him for help with any problem. Chuck married Toby (Toots) Ludwig in 1937. They had 68 affectionate years together, raised two daughters and enjoyed an active social life. In recent years, Chuck lovingly took care of Toots as her health declined. Chuck was an enthusiastic volunteer in political campaigns and community affairs. He was an avid fisherman and taught his nephews to enjoy the sport. He was the skip on the curling team with his three brothers-in-law and was president of the Maple Leaf Curling Club. He was a regular member at the Zaida's table at the Asper Jewish Community Centre, eagerly greeting passersby, including the young children who quickly learned he always had candy in his pockets. He is survived by his wife Toots; daughters, Sandy Hurwitz (Syd Palansky) and Alicia Matas (Robert); grandchildren, Paula (Jeff), Hayley-Ann (Anthony), Jared (Cheryl) and Max (Danya), great-granddaughters Rebecca and Lauren, sisters-in-law, Lola, Alice and Betty and many nieces and nephews. Funeral was held November 20. Pallbearers: Syd Palansky, Robert, Jared and Max Matas, Jeff Trossman, and Dane Hershberg. Honorary Pallbearers: Izzy Minuk and Bill Brownstone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toots and Chuck Ludwig Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Suite C400-123 Doncaster St., Winnipeg, R3N 2B2 204-477-7525 (www.jewishfoundation.org).

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 26, 2005