Rosanna "Rose"'s Obituary
Rosanna “Rose” Jeanette Ludwig passed away peacefully in her home on January 14, 2024.
Rose was born into a large and loving family being one of 15 siblings on May 25, 1957, in Forsyth, Montana to Nick and Lorriane Ludwig. Rose joined the U.S. Airforce in March 1975 after graduating high school from Billings Senior High. She completed many honorable assignments during her time with the Airforce. She retired as a Chief Master Sergeant Superintendent Info Management after 30 years of service.
Rose Travelled the world during those 30 years of service, and her last assignment was at Malmstrom Airforce base. Rose regularly donated to St. Jude and was a selfless giving person. She spent her favorite times with all her animals, most beloved, jake and Rusty. Rosanna also loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing with her husband, Orlando. Rose and Orlando met in 1999 and were immediately inseparable and would spend the next 25 years together.
Rosanna is survived by her husband, Orlando Parsons; daughters, Kathleen, Amanda, and Rose; sons, Ronnie, John, Robert, and James; mother, Lorriane Ludwig; sisters, Cindy (Skip) Weld, Patti (Don) Cetrone, Lori (Art) Perez, Vicki Ferguson, Bev Bracha Elizabeth (Gary) Moore, and Melissa Bohn; brothers, Nick Jr ( Sarah) Ludwig, Lonny Ludwig, Merlin Ludwig, Merle (Rachael) Ludwig; 14 grandchildren; goddaughter, Cassie. Rosanna loved all of her nieces and nephews with a very close bond to Brittney. She was preceded in death by her father, Nick Ludwig; and brothers, Rick, Chris, and Joseph Ludwig. The family is planning a memorial in the spring. If you ever had the pleasure to meet Rose you know just how special she was.
