With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kathy (Nelson) Ludwig of Redfield, South Dakota, who passed away on September 29, 2023 at the age of 66. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Lemont Brugger and Rita Brugger (Keelin); her adoptive father Wayne Nelson; her siblings, Marvelle Paulsen (Bob), Todd Nelson and Judy Grabinski (Woody); her daughters, Angela Rice (Travis) and Sara Klapperich (Brock); her grandchildren, Olivia, Addyson Rice, Grayson and Kora Klapperich; and her stepchildren, Mary Kay Ludwig, Michelle Ludwig, Fred Ludwig (Sarah), Joseph Ludwig (Kim) and John Ludwig (Mary). She was also cherished by many nieces and nephews she loved so much; as well as her cats.

Please direct memorials to the First Congregational United Church of Christ Placerville Camp Fund (125 E 7th Ave., Redfield, SD, 57469).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home