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Name: Visitation for Mr. Roy Luedtke Jr.
Start: 2016-01-12T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-12T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Memorial Services of Iowa

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2016.

Our dearest Roy Luedtke, 59, of Polk City passed away January 9, 2016. Roy had been an employee at Pioneer for the last 32 years. During his time at Pioneer he was able to explore the entire world and meet many friends along the way. He enjoyed his work and was able to accomplish many things during the past 32 years. Roy was born in Waupaca WI and was raised in Zittau WI on a dairy farm with his family. He then went on to UW Platteville for his undergraduate studies and was apart of AGR fraternity. Shorty after he moved on to North Dakota State University where he worked on his masters studies and also where he met the love of his life Sue. The two married and then ventured to Ames IA to finish his academic studies and finish his Ph.D. His beloved son was born in 1986 and Roy was active in his son's Boy Scouts work where the two went on to win the North Dakota state championship Pinewood Derby races. Roy also was mentor for his sons confirmation classwork and also coached his sons sporting activities. Roy was the biggest Green Bay Packers fan the world has ever seen. There was never a time that he would miss a game weather it would be in person, on T.V., or traveling. He was able to share his love for the team by bringing family and friends to experience his passion first hand. Roy is preceded in death by his mother LaMae, mother in-law Carol, and brother in-law Lance. Roy is survived by his wife Sue, son Jason, father Roy, and father in-law George. He is also survived by his sisters Rosemarie (Dan), Rhonda, Robie Jo (Josh) ; brothers Rick (Terri), Russell (Judy) ; sisters in-law Deb (Ken), Kathi (Steve) ; and brother in-law Rick (Pat) ; nieces Andrea (Brandon), Avery, Evee, Karla (Rick), Sara (Joner), Sydney, Sammy, and Quinn ; and nephews Blaze, Christopher (Rachel), Dusty (Amber), Eli, Jake, Jarod (Emily), Jonah, Justin, Paul, Travis, Tyler, Wesley, Zack ; adopted brother and sister Carla and Jeff. Roy is also survived by many other many other friends, family, and co-workers. Please know how much he loved you all. We all will sorely miss Roy. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support. Memorials are preferred to be directed to the National Autism Association or March of Dimes.

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Kari Jo James

January 8, 2023

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dan witt

April 23, 2017

I was good friends with Roy back at Winneconne High School. After graduation I left for school in Michigan, but on visits back to Wisconsin I did meet him several times and he always made me laugh. I am sorry to hear about his passing so late after it happened, but just wanted his family to know I always thought him to be a guy of great kindness and cared for people and animals.
Sincerely,
Dan Witt

Harry bekkering

May 22, 2016

Just heard....a classy fine gentleman

LaMae (Engel) Roberts

January 20, 2016

I have many wonderful memories of spending time the all the "kids" in the Luedtke family in my youth. I remember Roy as being a quiet guy with a great sense of humor.

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during these difficult times.

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Rich and Donna Prouty

January 12, 2016

Sue and Jason - you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rich and Donna Prouty

Rick and Dawn Jackson

January 11, 2016

We were sorry to hear about Roys passing. He was a wonderful person that we are glad to have known. We extend our sympathies and prayers to the family.
May God bless you all.

Susan Caponigro (Zehner)

February 3, 2016

Our thought & prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I remember spending so much time with the Luedtke family & Roy as a quiet thoughtful young man. Thinking of all of you

Jim coffey

January 14, 2016

Roy was an asset to the world and a guy who was respected by all of us from the north. We will miss his easy practical way.

Hans Bhardwaj

January 16, 2016

Have known Roy for over 30 years or so as a colleague. He was a great coach and mentor to many. Every time when I think of Roy I see his big smile. He will be missed by many. Wish him peace in His abode.

Gary T. Klug

January 12, 2016

your laugh, your spirit, your sense of fun..will always be with me
You made my life richer for having been in it.

Christopher Yard

January 12, 2016

Sue, Jason, and family.

I'm so sorry to hear about Roy. He will truly be missed. He was such a nice, friendly person every time I had the pleasure of being around him. He always brightened the room with his fun character. He will always remain in my heart as "Uncle" Roy.

Bette & Larry Luther

January 11, 2016

Deb & Justin,

We were so sorry to hear of Roy's death. He was such a good person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. God Bless You.

Herb Schmidt

January 11, 2016

Roy was a friend, colleague and an excellent scientist with a unique analytical mind. Our condolences to his family.

Rich Larson

January 19, 2016

To Roy's Family, I'm saddened deeply to hear of Roy's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I got to know Roy early in my career with Pioneer, when he was still in Grand Forks, then occasionally being able to visit at meetings over the years. I so enjoyed my brief visits with him. He was a kind gentleman that positively influenced who he interacted with.

George Grage

January 14, 2016

Sue,
It is with deep sadness that tonite I learned of the loss of Roy through a fellow classmate. May you find the strength to carry on in the days ahead. Reflect often on the wonderful times you shared together. It may relieve the pain of loss a little.
Your classmate George.

Chris Jordheim

January 12, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. As one of Roy's "summer kids" from the late 1980's, I'll always remember his kind demeanor - even when things were a little stressful (like when I had an allergic reaction to pollen and Roy spent his day in the ER with me instead of in the field!). 30 years later, I'm trying to emulate his actions with my own employees. A wonderful man to have as my "first boss".

My sincere thoughts and prayers to your family.

Dave Mason

January 12, 2016

My sincere condolences on Roy's passing. We worked together several years ago, and I always appreciated his insight.

January 12, 2016

Dear Sue and family,
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to you on your loss of Roy. Lean on family and they will help you through. My prayers and thoughts are with you today and the many days ahead. Your classmate, Cindy

Ben Bowen

January 12, 2016

I was very shocked to hear of Roy's passing. I enjoyed working with him at Pioneer, trying to bring breeders and molecular biologists together through the then novel science of genomics.

Gregory Peton

January 11, 2016

To the family of Roy,
Words cannot express my sorrow upon hearing about Roy's passing. I had the opportunity of working with Roy and had nothing but the utmost respect for him. A fine gentleman and I am sure a wonderful husband and father.
My deepest condolences are extended to you.

God bless you.

John Luedtke

January 11, 2016

Sue, Jason and Family: I will never forget the time when the Luedtke cousins(7-12 yr.olds) were playing on the swing set on the home farm one warm summer evening and Roy Jr. was telling us how great heaven and being with Jesus was going to be.

RJL, Rest in Peace until we meet again!

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