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James Robert Lude

James Lude Obituary

JAMES ROBERT LUDE, 71, of Richland Township, Whitley County, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007. He was a 34 year retiree of Zollner Pistons. Survived by his sons, Timothy Lude of Larwill, Doug (Greta) Lude of Auburn, Terry Lude of Larwill and Daniel Lude of Columbia City; daughters, Natalie Green of Warsaw and Nicole (Chad) Brown of Columbia City; 11 grandchildren; sister, Edith Barrone of Fort Wayne; and brothers, Theodore Lude of Larwill and Leonard Lude of Fremont. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Helen Marie (Woods) Lude, in 2001. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Larwill Lions Club. www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 26, 2007.

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Ruth Lengacher

April 30, 2007

Dear Tim, Doug, Terry, Natalie, Dan and Nikki:

What a wonderful husband and father your dad was. Your dad was so good to my sister, Helen, when she was so ill. He took her wherever she needed to go and never complained. He made many trips to Indy to take her to doctor appointments. He was always so good in keeping our family updated on Helen's health. After Helen passed away, we still maintained contact. We had many telephone conversations and the last one we had he told me he loved me. Little did I know that it would be the last time I would talk to him. He was so proud of you kids and grandkids. Please keep in touch and keep me in your prayers during the next few weeks.

Love, Aunt Ruth

Jodie Hayes & Ross Furnas

April 27, 2007

Dear Tim, Doug, Terry, Dan, Natalie & Niki,
May the comfort of friendship and the loving warmth of family bring you strength and peace through this difficult time.

Art and Linda Lude

April 26, 2007

We have many happy memories of your Dad. He was a very special Uncle and he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Love,
Art, Linda and Family

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