David C. Ludington (1934 - 2011) | Visit Guest Book Ludington, David CorbinIthaca: David Corbin Ludington, 76, of Ithaca, NY, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 12, 2011 at Beechtree Care Center. He was born on March 22, 1934 in Holley, NY to the late Ralph Corbin and Gertrude Fenner Ludington and was predeceased by his sisters, Jane Southworth and Carol Livingstone. Dave graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. (1956) and a M.S. (1959), both in Aricultural Engineering. He earned a Ph.D. from Purdue University in Agricultural and Sanitary Engineering in 1968. He joined the faculty at Cornell in 1959 in the Agricultural & Biological Engineering Department where he taught and conducted research. In 1989, Dave founded the Cornell Agricultural Energy Program (CAEP). He was the author of numerous technical articles and holder of three patents. After retiring from Cornell as Professor Emeritus in 1995, he founded DL Tech, Inc., a cnsulting firm which worked with dairy farmers to produce a better product, conserve energy, and improve pofitability. He worked full time in his business until his death. He was a member of Bethel Grove Bible Church since 1967 where he served as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Head of the Finance Committee. He was also actively involved in the building expansions and bus ministry of the church. During his tenure at Cornell, Dave was the faculty advisor for Campus Crusade for Christ. His legacy left behind is his wife of 54 years, Aletta (Manchester) Ludington, son Paul (Teresa) Ludington of Brockport, NY, daughters Deborah (James) Stocker of Webster, NY and Anne (Gene) Mage of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ludington (Alan) Heins, Daniel (Kristen) Ludington, Katherine Ludington, David (Tara) Stocker, Michael (Lenea) Stocker, Timothy (Katelyn) Stocker, Peter Mage, Stephen Mage; great granddaughter, Emma Grace Stocker; brother-in-law, Walter Southworth; five nieces and two nephews. A Celebration of Dave's life will be held at Bethel Grove Bible Church, 1763 Slaterville Rd, Ithaca, NY, on April 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM with Pastor David Jones officiating. The service will be followed by a reception at the church. Internment is at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethel Grove Bible Church Organ Fund. Bangs Funeral Home will be assisting the family. Published in Ithaca Journal from February 15 to March 30, 2011