Pamela “Pam” Sue (Vehrenkamp) Ludwig, 62, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Methodist Campus from Pancreatic Cancer.
Pam was born on August 7, 1960 to Clyde and June (Swan) Vehrenkamp in Eyota, MN. She grew up in Eyota, MN. She graduated from Dover Eyota High School in 1978. She married Lyle Klein and they had one child. They later divorced. Pam married Kenny Ludwig on July 19, 1999. She was employed at ZED School working as a para with children.
Pam enjoyed spending time with her family. Her pride and joy were her 3 grandchildren, Lilly, Matthew and Aurora. She enjoyed giving the grandchildren golf cart rides. She loved working at her job with the children and staff at ZED and playing in the White Lighting band with her husband.
Pam is survived by her husband, Kenny; daughter, Tanya (Nate) Caswell; mother, June (Vic) Sash; father, Clyde Vehrenkamp; sisters, Gwen (Mark) Kildahl, Sally (Sam) MacLeod, and Julie Vehrenkamp; nephews, Brandon (Bree) MacLeod, Jeremy (Jessica) MacLeod, and Ryan Kildahl (Mikaila Clough); nieces, Cassie Nelson and Molly (Matt) Loomis; great nieces, Oliva and Kenna, great nephew, Lachlan.
Pam is preceded in death by her brother, Danny Vehrenkamp; nephew, Ben Nelson; and maternal grandparents, Floyd and Ruth Swan; and paternal grandparents, Herman and Gladys Vehrenkamp.
A celebration of life will be from 4-7pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Eagles Club, 917 15th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover the costs of laying Pam to rest . Thank you for your help and support during this tough time. https://gofund.me/55585c54
Memories and condolences of Pam may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
Pam, Sweet Pam, I will always love you, my sweet baby girl. You always did good as a young girl, riding your horse Charlie Brown, wining 1st place in horsemanship, you were so proud. We have so many memories of you. We all know you did everything for your grandchildren. The family always got together for everyone’s birthday. Always a lot of fun, and seeing everyone.
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I remember Pam growing up and she was such a sweet and kind person. Good memories!
She was the most amazing, caring, loving, smart, beautiful women. I am forever grateful that she was my mama I am completely heartbroken, and lost without her. Life will forever be changed. I feel like I lost a part of me when we she went away. A day won’t go by that i won’t think of you. Until we meet again mama
I enjoyed listening to Pam and Kenny in the band, they played at Loren and my wedding reception. I remember Pam as quiet sweet and kind. Prayers for all her family
A go fund me has been set up to help cover the costs of laying Pam to rest . Thank you for your help amd support during this tough time https://gofund.me/55585c54
I didn’t have the pleasure to know you. If you are anything like Sally you were a good lady. God Bless You prayers for the rest of your family
Pam we have a lot of precious memories, I thought we would make many more. I told you I loved you and we hugged and I am holding onto that hug. A part of me went to heaven with you. I made a promise to you and I will keep it. I promise. You told me to sit down and be still and follow the yellow brick road and I will treasure those words forever. I’ll miss you so.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Ludwig family prayers for you during this difficult time
So very, very sorry to learn of your beautiful daughter’s death. That is a very difficult loss. Our hearts ache for you, and will keep you close in our prayers. May God comfort you and give you strength for the days ahead.
Kenny & Family,
Our sincere condolences. We aren’t able to attend the Celebration of Life for Pam on Tuesday, but wanted you to know you’re in our thoughts & prayers.
Your neighbors,
Gary & Connie Wobig
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Pam. I graduated High School with Pam. I remember Pam as a quiet soul and very nice. I had the opportunity a few years back of seeing Pam in her band. I did not realize in High School that Pam was as talented as she was. It was a pleasure listening to them. Although I have never met Pam’s family I am wishing you all moments of peace and comfort as you remember and reminisce about Pam.
Becky Aaker ( Weller)
Pam was a wonderful loving friend of the family, and will be greatly missed.
Hugs to all of you as you go through all the emotions..
Pam’s life was taken way to soon.
I will always remember the fun sleepovers with Pam.