Mrs. Barbara Jean Ludwig (nee: Alaxson)

August 26, 1941 - April 10, 2020

Ludwig, Barbara Jean (nee: Alaxson), age 78, of Burlington, passed away peacefully due to complications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on April 10, 2020. Barbara was born August 26, 1941 to Donald and Ruth (nee: Krueger) Alaxson. She grew up and was educated in the Waterford area and after graduating High School continued her education in the nursing field. After becoming a Registered Nurse, Barbara married the love of her life Kirt J.E. Ludwig August 31, 1963 and started their family in Burlington. She was a member of many clubs and organizations, loved reading and was an avid snow skier. She travelled the world, on six continents, over 50 countries and was in the planning stages for Antarctica. Barbara enjoyed life to the fullest, surrounding herself with family, friends and flowers. She will be truly missed. Barbara is survived by her loving children: son: Peter (Amie Thompson) Ludwig, daughter: Rebeca (Buddy) Fischer; seven grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua, Nathan, Brett, Scott, Hayley, Rachel; five sisters: Betty Rahm, Sharon Kurth, Patsy Deak, Susan (Rick) Gramza, Kathy (Jim) Merlo; brother-in-law Colin and sister-in law Leanne Sievert, many nieces and nephews, and so many cherished friends. Preceded in death by her parents Donald and Ruth, loving husband Kirt J.E. Ludwig, brothers-in-law John Rahm and Roger Kurth, and her in-laws Leeroy and Florence Ludwig. Due to the CDC and COVID-19 Protocol a private burial will take place at Norway Hill Cemetery. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy Barbara’s family suggest memorials to the Burlington Area Garden Club or Peace Lutheran Church P.O. Box 443 Burlington, WI 53105 Family would like to thank all the people involved in the care of their Mom in her time of need. Mealy Funeral Home 225 W. Main St. Waterford, WI 53185 (262)534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com