Daniel “Dan” Lewis Ludlow, 79, lifelong resident of Gas City, IN, died in his home at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born in Gas City to the late Earl Ludlow and Addie (Owen) Ludlow-Liston. On November 2, 1957, Dan married Judith Tolle, and she survives.
Dan graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1955, and he attended Furman University in South Carolina. He worked as a supervisor for 36 years with Owens-Illinois until his retirement in 1992 and was past President of the GBBA Union. Dan was a member of First Christian Church in Gas City and served as an elder for several years.
Sports were always very important to Dan, with his favorite baseball team being the St. Louis Cardinals. While in high school, he ran track and played football and basketball. He was later inducted into the Mississinewa Basketball Hall of Fame. Throughout his life, Dan continued to be an avid fan and supporter of Mississinewa Community Schools. One of the highlights of his life was coaching little league baseball and girls softball, as well as boys basketball for his children and grandchildren. Hunting and fishing were additional hobbies of Dan’s. He also raised greyhounds and enjoyed the races at the horse track.
Dan leaves behind his loving wife, Judith, of 58 years; 4 children, Gay McPherson, Fowlerton, Traci (Mike) Nash, Kelly (Stacey) Watkins-Davis, and Scott Ludlow, all from Gas City; 8 grandchildren, Jeremy (Stacie) Nash, Elizabeth McPherson, Erin (Josh) Timmons, Wesley McPherson, Daniel Watkins, Ashlea Nash, Nicollette Watkins, and Taylor Ludlow; 5 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Tolle; sister-in-law, Jan Tolle; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Dennis Ludlow, preceded him in death.
Family and friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN. Services for Dan will begin at 6 p.m. with Pastor Dave Shephard officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First Christian Church, 401 E. N. “D” St., Gas City, IN 46933 or to Mississinewa High School Activity Fund, 205 E. N. “H” St., Gas City, IN 46933.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.