Ann (Coleman) Ludwig
June 5, 1932 ~ January 18, 2024
Ann Ludwig passed away January 18, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Salina.
Ann was born on June 5, 1932, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Erith and Geneva (Gillmartin) Coleman. Ann was raised in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School. While in school, she especially enjoyed painting and various art classes. Over the years, she entered and won several art contests. After two years at Hutchinson Junior College, Ann taught grade school in the Wichita area. Also, during high school, she met the love of her life and soulmate Jack E. Ludwig.
Jack and Ann were married on June 4, 1955. Shortly thereafter they moved to Manhattan, Kansas where their three children were born. Around 1970 the family moved to Salina. Ann was devoted to Jack and her family. She enjoyed cooking, decorating, and sewing. She used her creative talents to create watercolor and oil paintings, Christmas decorations, and various other projects over the years. She continued to appreciate various forms of art and loved finding interesting art pieces, especially at the Smokey Hill River Festival each year.
Ann was preceded in death by her son Jeff, parents Erith and Geneva Coleman, and her husband Jack. She is survived by two daughters, Lori Watson (Dale) of Manhattan, Kansas and Paige Enriquez of Salina, her sister, Evelyn Massey (Len) of Stillwater, Oklahoma, five grandchildren including Whitney McMillen (Randy), Callie Pavel (Brady), Rhett Enriquez (Lacey), Jack Cortland Enriquez (Lola), and Jack Jaden Enriquez, along with five great grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann McMillen, Benjamin Owen McMillen, Huxton Dale Pavel, Rowan Ann Pavel, and Riggs Edward Pavel.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 24,2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Ryan Mortuary located at 137 N. 8th Street in Salina.
A gathering for family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church located at 308 S. 8th Street in Salina. A graveside service will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery at 1:30 pm.
Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in Salina.