Patricia Rose Ludwig, age 91, of Webster City, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa.
Pat was born at home on April 11, 1934, in Batavia, Iowa, the daughter of Leo and Hazel (Crowe) Garrett. She graduated from Selma High School in 1952. On November 11, 1954, she was united in marriage to Clifford Ludwig Sr. in Fairfield. For many years, Pat had in-home daycare, caring for children with a steady presence and a warm heart.
Pat and Cliff enjoyed traveling to all but 2 states (South Carolina and Delaware). They enjoyed warm winters in Weslaco and Mission, Texas and adventurous summers in Alaska. They were also the campground host at the Ottumwa Campground for two seasons. As avid fans of Iowa State Women’s Basketball, they held season tickets for 17 years. In her free time, Pat enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting.
Pat is survived by her son, Clifford Jr. (Julie); her daughters, Lorna (Brad) Fjelland, Peggy (Craig) Heemsbergen, Barbara (Dana) Linn and Karolee McBride; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 4 great-great grandchildren with one on the way; her siblings, Lillian (Stan) Curtis, Philip (Kathy) Garrett and Billy Garrett; her brother-in-law, Floyd McIntosh and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff; her parents; a granddaughter, Heather Heemsbergen; 2 great-granddaughters, Madison Toftee and Paityn Duvall; her brothers, Donald (Lois) Garrett, Maynard “Bo” (Lou) Garrett and Leo Junior (Diane) Garrett; her sister, Phyllis McIntosh and her brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Nancy Ludwig.
A celebration of Pat’s life will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Community Hall in Agency, Iowa. She will be laid to rest at Bethlehem Cemetery in Floris, Iowa.
Memorials donations may be made to the family in memory of Pat.
Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada has been entrusted with caring for Pat and her arrangements. Condolences may be shared online with the family at www.rasmussonfh.com.
