Robert F. Luderus

Luderus, Robert F. Born March 23, 1922. Passed away peacefully August 7, 2007, age 85 years. Survived by his beloved wife "Sweetie" Jean (Brown). His beloved daughters; Nancy (Jim) Hannen, Carolyn (Mike) Paik and Janet (Jeff) Graf, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 1 cousin, Mary Parker. He will be deeply missed by other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Sat., Aug. 11, 11:30AM at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES, 13235 W. Capitol Dr. Visitation Saturday at the cemetery chapel from 10AM until time of service. Robert was the longest serving alderman in New Berlin history. He served 7 terms as the 3rd district alderman and was a key participant and played a leading role in the planning and development of the New Berlin Industrial Park, which was built in the 1960's. Mr. Luderus served consecutive terms from 1961-1971 and then served by appointment in 1978-1979. His service as council president was at a time critical to the development of the city, in that it embraced a period when the engineering, financial and layout plans for the park were developed and occupancy was initiated. Robert had military service in Wisconsin National Guard as a member of the 121st Field Artillery Unit. He transferred to the Army Air Corp in 1942, after aviation cadet training he was made a B-24 pilot instructor serving at Maxwell Field at Montgomery, AL. He participated in the Air Offensive against Japan Tinian in the Marianias Island, after hostilities he served in the same capacity in the Philippine Islands at Clark Field in Luzon. He attained the rank of Captain were he served in the Air Force Reserve in post WWII years. Other Municipal service included, treasurer of the Calhoun School Board, member of the Fourth of July commission and the board canvas for 12 years in the City of New Berlin. He was employed by Nordberg/Rexnord for 38 1/2 years, retiring as material procurement manager. HARDER FUNERAL HOME Brookfield 262-781-8350 www.harderfuneralhome.com