Alvin and Donna Ludwig

Alvin Martin and Donna Jean Ludwig will be the guests of honor at a celebration of their 70th Anniversary of marriage. The celebration will take place at North Hills Baptist Church, 108 Stonecrest Drive, Marietta, Ohio, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, 1 to 4 p.m. There will be a meal served and opportunities for friends and family to visit with the couple during those hours. Cards are welcome in lieu of gifts. Their current home address is 1968 Wynncrest Drive, Marietta, Ohio, 45750.

Alvin and Donna were married in Greenup, Kentucky, on Dec. 18, 1953. Their union produced five children, Kathie (Ken) Gibb, Vickie (Gary) Hendershot, Alvin Michael (Ronda) Ludwig, John Edward Ludwig, and Jennifer (Rick) Yerex. They have 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild so far.

Alvin was a welder and fabricator by trade and became co-owner of a Marietta-based fabricating business, C.L.W. Incorporated. Donna has always been a dedicated homemaker. She also received her cosmetology license and practiced this profession for a time, along with childcare assignments from time to time for family and friends. For many years, Alvin farmed at the homeplace of his grandparents, the Martins, in Fleming, Ohio, before the couple moved to the Devola area. Recently, the couple moved to their new location with the energy to personally create a new homeplace. They also are vibrant, influential faith mentors and officers, serving in their home church, North Hills Baptist.

Alvin and Donna’s family cordially invite their church family and friends from their past and present to celebrate with them. Please join us in honoring this extraordinary couple as they mark this truly remarkable milestone! Any questions can be directed to Vickie Hendershot (daughter) at 740-525-2514 with a phone call or text.