Robert J. Ludwig, 78, of Vonore, TN passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Bob was a member of the graduating class of 1964 at Don Bosco High School in Gilbertville. After high school Bob joined the Navy, he was with the Construction Battalion. Upon returning from the Navy, Bob farmed in the Waterloo area and had a long career working for John Deere.

Preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Arlene Ludwig; stepson, Brandon Cornett.

Survivors include his wife, Lynn Ludwig; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Jennifer Ludwig, and Jason and Sabrina Ludwig; daughter-in-law, Cristin Cornett; grandchildren, Oscar, Bella, Vincent, Cora, Roman, Mya, Sophia and Hadley; brothers, Roger, Tom, Jim and Ken; sisters, Janet and Nancy.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations be given to Monroe County Friends of Animals at https://mcfa.kindful.com/?campaign=%201049376 or The Cancer Research Institute at  https://give.cancerresearch.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2560&mfc_pref=T&2560.donation=form1

No formal services will be held.