Paul Francis Ludwig, 94, of California, MD, formerly of Leonardtown, MD, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on December 6, 2016. He was born in New Brighton, PA on February 23, 1922 to the late William Alfred Ludwig and Alice McQuillan Ludwig. Paul is a 1940 graduate of New Brighton High School. He proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country from 1942 to 1946 as a Storekeeper First Class until his honorable discharge. During his service he earned the Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and Victory Medal. On June 19, 1946 he married his beloved wife, Catherine (Kitty) Eulalia Lawrence in Avenue, MD. Together they celebrated over 70 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed by the Federal Government at Patuxent River Naval Test Center as an accountant until his retirement in 1977. After retirement he was the Inspector for the Liquid Board. Along with several other interested parents, he and Kitty helped to form the Maryland Association of Retarded Children, currently known as the ARC in St. Mary’s County. At this time, there were no special education programs in St. Mary’s. The program was started with five […]
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