LUEDKE, William C.


The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ June 16, 1999, p. 12 William C. Luedke of Wickenburg died June 12, 1999 in Sun City West. He was 66. Mr. Luedke was born January 22, 1933 in Seymour, Wisconsin and had lived in Wickenburg six years, coming from Wisconsin. Bill was a private pilot and a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, GAMSA and DANK. He was a mechanical engineer and an owner of a retail hardware store prior to his retirement and also was a Korean War Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Elaine of Wickenburg; son Todd Luedke of Rochester, Minnesota; brother Larry Luedke of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren Joel, Kevin and Ashley of Rochester, Minnesota; one niece; and three nephews. Private family services will be held at Frey Funeral Home, with Pastor Ed Wessling officiating. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Wickenburg handled the arrangements.