Elsbeth Luedi, 87

Elsbeth Luedi, 87, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025.

Elsbeth was born August 21, 1937 in the small village of Ersigen, Switzerland At the age of 23, she moved to Chicago with her husband, Hans Luedi. They had 2 children, Kim Luedi and Susie Luedi Sheffer. After 26 years in Chicago, Hans and Elsbeth moved to Tryon, where they fell in love with the mountain views and small-town community.

After reading an article about the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program in 1997, she volunteered her time being a voice and advocating for over 100 kids in 25+ years. She was a member of the Swiss American Society.

Elsbeth attended Tryon Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Foothills Humane Society (PO Box 985, Columbus NC 28722) or Hospice of Carolina Foothills (The Carnation Foundation).

Elsbeth was preceded in death by parents; Rudolph and Klara Hügli; siblings, Ruth Schmid-Hügli, Gertrud Fahrni-Hügli, Rudolf Hügli-Schmid; Husband, Hans Luedi; daughter in law, Susan Santi Luedi.

She is survived by her children Kim Luedi and Susie Luedi Sheffer (Robbie), four grandchildren Heidi Winn (Steven), Stephanie Luedi (Travis Aldred), Mike Sheffer (Megan) and Melissa Luedi, four great grandchildren: Caroline Worthington, Jackson Winn, Brenley Luedi and Arial Luedi and nieces and nephews, family and friends in Switzerland.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.