Le Mars, Iowa - Irene V. Ludwigs, 91, of Akron, formerly of Le Mars, passed away February 10, 2017 at the Akron Care Center. Funeral Services will be 10:30 am Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Le Mars United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Okitakoyi Michel Lundula officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Mauer Johnson Funeral Home with family present from 6-8 pm and a prayer service at 7:00 pm. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral service on Wednesday.
Irene was born September 29, 1925 in rural Hinton, Iowa to Oswald H. & Viola (Peters) Muecke. She was baptized on April 4, 1926 and confirmed on April 17, 1938 in Hinton. Irene graduated from Hinton High School in 1943.
Irene married George H. Ludwigs on January 16, 1946 in Hinton. The couple enjoyed polkas, dancing, the county fair, parades and attending family athletic events, and concerts. Irene especially loved playing cards, shopping and quilting.
She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Jerry) Renken of Beresford, SD and Marianne Meister of Sioux City, IA: son, Brian Ludwigs of Bronson, IA; grandchildren, Danny (Trisha) Renken, Davey Renken, and Dicky Renken, Scott (Bobbi) Meister, Greg (Kelli) Meister, and Janet (Chris) Nees, Sunnie and Miles Ludwigs; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Katerina, and Nikita Renken, Tylar, Simon, Rebecca, Katie, Zoey, Kaylee, and Olivia Meister, Allen, Annabelle and Alexi Nees.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; and brother, Elmer Muecke.
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