Ludwig Smith
September 19, 1957 ~ April 25, 2025
Resided in:
San Antonio, Texas
Ludwig “Sean” Smith born September 19, 1957 in Germany passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.
In 1980 Sean met the love of his life Janet, beginning a partnership that spanned 45 years beautiful years, 36 of which they spent as husband and wife. Together they built a strong, loving family, welcoming their first son, Brian Alexander Smith in 1984 and completing their family with the birth of Brandon Sean Smith in the summer of 1988.
Sean was never one to sit still – a true busy body who found joy in movement, work, and adventure. Fluent in German, he valued meaningful connections and kept a small, close circle of friends. Sean could often be found waist -deep in a local creek with his boys by his side or cruising the trails on his motorcycle, living life to the fullest and creating memories that would last a lifetime.
A hardworking man to his core, Sean was never afraid to get his hands dirty – whether it was fixing his car, maintaining the family home or caring for the many animals that became part of the Smith household over the years. He often worked multiple jobs to ensure his family had everything they needed, embodying the belief that actions speak louder than words. Sean was the man who never called in sick, was never late, and never cut corners – he always said, “if you’re going to do it , do it right the first time.”
In true Sean fashion, he also never missed a chance to remind everyone, half-joking, that his credit score was almost as important as his kids – a line that always got a laugh, but underneath it, reflected his deep sense of responsibility, pride, and care for his family’s future.
Above all, Sean valued family, loyalty, and hard work. His life was a living testament ot perseverance, love and integrity.
Ludwig “Sean” Smith is predeceased by his mother, Barbra Smith and is brother, Alvin Smith
Ludwig “Sean” Smith is survived by his father, Alfred Smith; brother’s, Alfred Smith, Merlin Smith, Frank Smith; Mother-in-law, Young Lee; Sister, Jo Ann Short; Sisters-in-law, Donna Smith, Sophie Harbert, Joyce Chapman, Lee Betchley; Brother-in law, Harley Harbert; Nephews, DJ Smith, Jaycian Smith, Dwayne Smith, Robert Smith; Niece’s, Jayla Smith and Evelyn Aithof. Serving as Pallbearers, Brian Smith, Brandon Smith, Merlin Smith Jr., Tim Moody, Darrel Ruffen and Ernest Burks.
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Visitation: May 9, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
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I couldn’t sleep and found a stash of Kit Kats. You would get them for me. You would come home with a bag and a smile as you threw them my direction saying ” look what I got…. Your favorite” ……..I never had the heart to tell you they were your favorite not mine…. Lol so I would just catch them and say yay