Theresa B. (Ludwig) Evens

Age: 92 April 19, 1928 – April 30, 2020 Theresa B. (Ludwig) Evens passed away, surrounded by her children, on April 30, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born to Henry and Stella (Keppers) Ludwig on April 19, 1928, and was one of seven children. At the age of two, Theresa lost her mother, and years later her father married Marie Keppers. That union brought three more siblings to the Ludwig family. Theresa married Jerry Evens on May 6, 1950. After a stint in the Army, Jerry and Theresa returned to Albany and had four children. Theresa was employed by Mother of Mercy Nursing Home for over 35 years. She was awarded the Minnesota Caregiver of the Year for District D, in 1991, and was also awarded the Diocese of St. Cloud Bishop’s Medal of Merit that same year. Jerry and Theresa were avid collectors of Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery and enjoyed traveling to auctions and Red Wing conventions. In recent years, Theresa commented that her life consisted of three C’s:  Church, Crocheting, and Cards. She was an avid (and ruthless) player of 500, and crocheted over 350 prayer shawls for her community. Theresa had great wit, an easy smile, and for her, there truly was no place like home. Theresa is survived by children Joan (Don) Jackson of Reno NV, Patricia (Peter) Meelberg of Knoxville TN, Jack of Albany, and Jane (Gary) Simbeck of Pensacola, FL. She is also survived by six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister Mary (Ron) Sadlowsky of Avon MN, brother Daniel (Mary) Ludwig of Red Wing MN, and cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by spouse, Jerry, father Henry and mothers Stella and Marie, brothers George, Francis, Vincent and John, sisters Lucy, Rita and Margaret, and daughter in law Deborah. She was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers Society, the Albany American Legion Auxiliary, and the Red Wing Collector’s Society. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 15, from 9:00-11:00AM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Holy Family School in Albany. Theresa’s Family would like to thank the dedicated staffs of Albany CentraCare Clinic, Mother of Mercy Assisted Living and CHI Health at Home, for the wonderful care they gave her. Whether you remember Mom for a kind word she spoke, the care she gave to your loved ones during her 35 years of service at Mother of Mercy, a shared laugh, or a cordial greeting around town, we hope that you too remember her with a sense of joy. Schedule and Information A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 15, from 9:00-11:00AM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Holy Family School in Albany. Memorials Theresa’s Family would like to thank the dedicated staffs of Albany CentraCare Clinic, Mother of Mercy Assisted Living and CHI Health at Home, for the wonderful care they gave her. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Holy Family School in Albany. Visitation Details A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 15, from 9:00-11:00AM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Minnesota. Visitation Location Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Minnesota. Visitation Map Service Details Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 15, at 11:00AM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Minnesota. Service Location Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Minnesota. Service Map Contact Us Toll free phone number:    (800) 644-4058 Local phone number:   (320) 251-CARE Email Us:  [email protected] Locations St. Cloud Albany Holdingford Upsala © Copyright 2018 Miller Carlin Funeral Home, All Rights Reserved