Waldo S. Luedemann Jr.

1936 - 2023

Waldo S. Luedemann, Jr.
01/05/1936 - 07/09/2023
Mr. Waldo S. Luedemann, Jr, passed away after a brief illness on July 9th, 2023, in Houston, Texas.

Waldo was born January 5th, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas, where he attended Central Catholic High School. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management. During his 50 year career as a commercial real estate appraiser, Waldo was recognized as an expert witness for litigation in real estate valuation, both nationally and internationally. His clients included numerous state and local governments, prominent businesses and a past United States president.

Waldo played as hard as he worked. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed hunting and fishing. His hunting lease in South Texas was the site for 35 years of many trips hosting family and friends. He loved his cigars and one was usually in his hand during his leisure time. He loved gardening and took great pleasure in the beauty of nature.

Waldo maintained a strong allegiance to the Texas Longhorns, but eventually learned to tolerate the Aggies after meeting and marrying Betty Edge, his devoted and beloved wife of 25 years.

Waldo was preceded in death by his son Thomas Wayne Luedemann, his parents Waldo and Lois Frederick Luedemann, sisters Anne Marie Emerson and husband, Charles, Linda Kiolbassa and husband Robert. He is survived by his wife, Betty Edge Luedemann, daughter Becky Iles and husband Leighton, sister Ellen Cox, sister Jane Strickland, brother Bill Luedemann and wife, Judy, sister Elizabeth Fitzgerald and husband Dr. Ray M. Fitzgerald, grandchildren Courtney Boyle and husband Patrick, Bradley Luedemann, Hunter Iles and wife Kalee, Hannah Santacruz and husband Haimirich, great-granddaughters Tinsley Boyle and Hayden Luedemann and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and their children.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Waldo to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Boulevard , Houston, Texas 77030 or to a charity of your choice. A private family service will be held on a date to be determined.