Paul Edward Ludka

Paul Ludka, 96, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on March 18^th 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by family.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  At age 17 he joined the Navy and is a veteran of WWII.  Paul and Lois celebrated 69 years of marriage and had 4 children.  Gary (Cecily), Sandy (Pat), Keith (Carol), and Kenny (Donna).  Survivors include 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.  He was a successful Nationwide Insurance Agent for 33 years.  He was a member of St. Edward Confessor Catholic Church in Bowie, MD and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  There will be a viewing and Mass of Christian Burial on March 30^th 2022 at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church located at 1940 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716.  The viewing will be from 10:00am–11am followed by the Mass.  Following the service will be a repast at the Knights of Columbus located at 6111 Columbia Way, Bowie, MD 20715.  There will be a private interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested for Hospice of the Chesapeake. https://www.hospicechesapeake.org.