Eleanor Ludwig, 88, Dickinson, ND, formerly of Richardton, ND, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Health Center, Dickinson. Eleanor’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, September 17, 2007 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Richardton with Fr. Boniface Muggli, OSB as the celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Richardton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson and will continue one hour prior to service at the church on Monday. There will be a rosary and vigil at 3 p.m., Sunday at Ladbury Funeral Service with Deacon Bob Stockert presiding.

Eleanor Boehm was born December 18, 1918 on the family farm near Richardton, the daughter of Joseph and Marian (Mischel) Boehm. She was raised and educated in the Richardton area.

Eleanor married George Wanner on November 15, 1938 and they farmed together south of Antelope, ND. George died July 23, 1959. Eleanor married Melvin Ludwig on July 20, 1968. He was the manager of the Farmers Union Elevator in Richardton. Melvin died April 4, 1976.

Eleanor moved to Dickinson in October of 2003. She was a member of the Richardton Christian Mothers, Antelope Homemakers Club, Dickinson Senior Citizens, A.A.R.P., did volunteer work for R.S.V.P. for many years.

She enjoyed quilting (her children and grandchildren all received from her), crocheting, gardening and playing cards. Eleanor loved to travel, made many tours by bus and flew to several countries. Her family was very important to her, loved to cook for them and have them all around. For many years she cooked for the monks at the Assumption Abbey. Most recently she was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dickinson.

Eleanor is survived by her seven children, Clyde (Shelly) Wanner, Dickinson, Deanna (Jake) Senger, Dodge, ND, Karen (E.J.) Buckardt, Stanwood, WA, Sandra Angel, St. Maries, ID, Marvin (Charlotte) Wanner, Corpus Christi, TX, Lucinda (Tim) Messer, Richardton, and Georgia “Amanda” Kavenaugh, Texas; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren; four step-children, Kay (Jerry) Schackelford, Alta Loma, CA, John (Cheryl) Ludwig, Chelsea, AL, Doris (Bill) Hoff, Richardton, and Grace (Ben) Kuntz, Eau Clair, WI; sister, Pauline Saske, Reno, NV; and sisters-in-law, Florentine Boehm, Dickinson and Willetta (Dan) Hagen, Kalispell, MT. She was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; brothers and sister-in-law, Mike, Joe and Martin (Peg) Boehm; sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine (Christ) Doll, Cecelia (Walt) Meier, Mary (Sam) Gibson, Kunnie (Stan) Smith, and Joe Saske; son-in-law, Bob Angel; step-daughter, Mary; and step-grandson, Andy.