Ludwig "Ludy" J. Janak, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away March 17, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1939, to Mike V. & Lillie Wagner Janak, in Lavaca County, TX. He served in the U.S. Army from October 1958 to October 1960. Ludy married Ruby Diane Muska on November 16, 1968, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Yoakum and recently celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Ludy worked for DuPont Chemical in Victoria for 36 years where he was a lab supervisor. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, making wine, and reading about Native American history.

Ludy is survived by: his wife Diane; son Brandon Janak & wife Lori; daughter Sherri Wagner & husband David; 3 brothers, Patrick Janak & wife Monika, Edmund Janak & wife Frances, and Benjamin Janak & wife Linda; 4 sisters, Mary Jo Veit, Gussie Kelnar, Terri Nerren & husband Nick, and Rose Knox & husband Bob; and 5 grandchildren, Ashlyn, Madelyn & Camryn Wagner, and Trevor & Tyler Janak.

Ludy was preceded in death by: his parents; 2 brothers, Norbert & Julius Janak; and brothers-in-law Lawrence Veit & Raymond Kelnar.

Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at a later date.

Memorials: St. Mary's Catholic Church, American Heart Association, or Donor's Choice.