LUDWIG William F. Sr.  March 9, 1932 – January 1, 2025  Of Lancaster, NY beloved husband of 70 years to MaryAnn (Ruhland)  Ludwig; loving father of William Jr. (Holly) Ludwig, Joyce (Patrick) Moran, Raymond (Doreen) Ludwig, Susan (Martin) DiPietro and Christopher (Pam) Ludwig; dearest grandfather of Heidi, Jennifer, Alicia, Katherine, Alex, Matthew, Avis, Natasha and Dominic; great-grandfather of 16; brother of Floyd (late Charlotte) Ludwig, John  (Elaine) Ludwig, Christine (Dennis) Jurewicz, Mary (Lynn) Stoldt, late Joseph (late Carol) Ludwig, late Lorraine  (late Norbert) Horn and the late Charles (late Dorothy) Ludwig; also survived by nieces and nephews.  Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME 27 Aurora St. Lancaster, NY Monday January 6th from 4-7pm.  Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com