Thomas A. Ludwig, 62, of Strasburg passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Lebanon Veterans Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Russel F. and Ruth Shelley Ludwig. A 1966 graduate of Warwick High School and a 1967 graduate of Career Academy Broadcasting, Tom retired from the U.S. Army and United States Postal Service after more than 35 years of service.

Courageously Tom battled Pulmonary Fibrosis for 4 years.

As a member of the Lititz United Methodist Church, he was a faithful servant in the H.U.G.S. Ministry.

Being a sports enthusiast, he especially loved golfing, and bowling, every chance he got.

Tom will be lovingly missed by his wife of 37 years, Christine A. Mimm Ludwig, daughter, Jessica wife of Eric Hirt and beloved granddaughter, Karissa Raeanne, all of Willow Street.

Also siblings, Robert husband of Virginia Ludwig, Lititz, Audra Steinman, Strasburg, Carol wife of Roger Groce, Mt. Greta, and his twin brother, Richard husband of Mary Ludwig of Mountville. He was preceded in death by siblings, Kenneth Ludwig and Patricia Hoffer.

A Funeral Service will be held at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market Street, Lititiz, PA on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 2:00PM with Rev. Rene Perez and Rev. Steven Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the church from 12-2:00PM on Wednesday.

Flowers will be received or contributions may be made in Tom's memory to Lebanon VA Inpatient Hospice Unit, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory. To send online condolences, please visit, SnyderFuneralHome. Com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory 560-5100