Obituary: Mark M. Ludescher
The funeral service for Mark M. Ludescher of 1106 Cedar Ave. Albert Lea, Minnesota will be 11:00 a.m. Monday May 23, 2005 at the United Methodist Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota. The Reverend John Bromeland will officiate. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church. Military honors will be accorded.
Mark died Thursday, May 19, 2005 at his home. He was 79 years old.
Mark was born January 16, 1926 at Delano, Minnesota to Joseph and Rose (Lamothe) Ludescher. He graduated from Delano High School in 1944. In April of 1945 Mark entered into the United States Army where he served in Japan under General McArthur until October of 1946. Mark married Elayne Gildert in Excelsior, Minnesota. Mark lived at Mound, Minnesota, from 1953 ? 1967 he lived at Chatham, New York, lived at Salinas, California, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, Colorado and Albert Lea since 1986. Mark worked for Streaters, Litton Industries and retired from Streaters. Mark was a member of the Elks, American Legion, Lions and Kiwanis. He was a volunteer for Senior Resources Ride Service. He also was a Spark Plug for Destination Albert Lea and narrated for the Pelican Breeze. Mark enjoyed fishing, gardening traveling, entertaining and dogs.
Mark is survived by his three daughters: Marlane and her husband Mike Little of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Carol Richter of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Judy and her husband Bob Clark of Centennial, Colorado; three granddaughters: Katie and Elizabeth Brumbaugh of Virginia, Laura Richter of Albert Lea, Minnesota; brother: Leonard Ludescher of Delano, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Rose Ludescher; wife: Elayne Ludescher; two brothers: Vernon and Austin; sister: Eleanor.