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WILLIAM LUEDTKE Obituary
7-28-11
William August Luedtke, 82 of Fort Myers, Florida passed away July 28, 2011 at Health Park Hospital. Bill was born in Sioux City, Iowa on September 20, 1928 to Verna and August Luedtke. He moved with his parents to La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1934 and graduated from Central High School in 1946. Bill was active in Demolay and earned his Eagle Scout award in 1943. He served as assistant scoutmaster at his troop and served several years on the staff at the Wisconsin State Fair. Bill graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1952 with a bachelors degree in Pharmacology. While at school he belonged to Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and later became a Freemason and was raised at Salem Lodge #125 in West Salem, Wisconsin. He was a member of Zor Temple and Araba Temple in Fort Myers, Florida.
He bought his first pharmacy in Bangor, Wisconsin and later opened stores in West Salem and Onalaska. In 1973 he escaped the cold and moved to Florida. He and his wife, Virginia, have been married for 31 years. Bill and Ginnie operated several pharmacies in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida and jointly owned Cypress Pharmacy. He retired in 1991.
Besides being a Badger and Packer fan, Bill was an avid golfer, and was always willing to give you a tip or two! In 1982 Bill and Ginnie moved to Fiddlesticks Country Club where they enjoyed many years and many wonderful friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother Wallace. He is survived by his wife Virginia, daughters Barbara (Rich) Davis of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Nancy (John) Stouffer of Dallas, Texas, Kent (Mary) Reisdorph and Nancy Kress both of Fort Myers, grandchildren Brad and Stephan Davis, Lynn (Reisdorph) Nealon, Kara Reisdorph and Matthew Kress.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the William Luedtke PGA Golf Management Scholarship Fund at Florida Gulf Coast University, FGCU Foundation, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at Olde Hickory Clubhouse, 14670 Olde Hickory Blvd., Fort Myers FL on Wednesday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM LUEDTKE
August 10, 2011
Dear Ginnie,
So sorry to hear about Bill. Bill taught me what customer service was all
about, and what a great sense of humor.
Wish I could be there, but please know that I will be thinking about you.
Judy and John Hill
August 3, 2011
Dear Ginnie, We were so sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts are with you. Paul and Linda Carr
August 2, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss.
Mel and AldaSaul
Mabel Kelly
August 2, 2011
Ginny,
So sorry to hear of Bill's death and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mabel Kelly
Lyn Roberts
August 2, 2011
Hi, Ginnie,
I was sorry to learn of Bill's death. Know that my thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Ramona Pearson
August 1, 2011
Curt and I are so very saddened to learn of Bill's death..We always enjoyed times that we had with the two of you, Ginnie..and our hearts go out to you, along with our deepest sympathy..
Robert Verklin
August 1, 2011
Dear Ginnie: We are sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a fun guy. You, Bill and
Heidi were great neighbors. Please know that
we are thinking about you.
Vivienne and Bob Verklin
Janet Ruggles
August 1, 2011
Dear Ginnie, There have been so many good times thru all these many years! Both Gene and I thought the world of Bill and you. He will be missed. Janet Ruggles
Doris & Joe Gaulin
August 1, 2011
Dear Ginnie & Family:
We were deeply saddened to hear the news about Bill. Joe has many fond memories of all the golf they played together. We always enjoyed our many times we spent with the two of you. Our prayers are with all of you.
Doris & Joe Gaulin
August 1, 2011
Dear Ginnie - Our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. Bill was one of the first people we met when we moved into Fiddlesticks way back when. You will have the support from the 'family' of Fiddlesticks as you go through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Meg and Bill Southwick
Mary Cole
August 1, 2011
Dear Ginnie,
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Mary and Lee Cole (Fiddlesticks CCO
Diane and Bill Bradley
August 1, 2011
Dear Ginnie and Family,
I am sorry I won't be there for the Celebration Wed. I am still in NH. But my thoughts and prayers will be. A great guy we will remember with great fondness. Diane Bradley
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