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Harold Theodore Ludens

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Birth	:	25 Oct 1929 Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	27 Dec 2020 Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Emanuel Cemetery, Springfield, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8400002, -97.9903030
Description	:	Harold Theodore Ludens died on December 27, 2020 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, following a brief illness. He attained the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Harold was born on a farm near Springfield on October 25, 1929, the son of Walter and Grace (Wynia) Ludens. He attended Lincoln School District #38 and Springfield High School, graduating in 1947. Harold married Marjorie Anne Odens on February 28, 1952 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in rural Springfield. They lived in Oceanside, CA while Harold served in the US Marine Corps, stationed at Camp... Read More	Harold Theodore Ludens died on December 27, 2020 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, following a brief illness. He attained the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Harold was born on a farm near Springfield on October 25, 1929, the son of Walter and Grace (Wynia) Ludens. He attended Lincoln School District #38 and Springfield High School, graduating in 1947. Harold married Marjorie Anne Odens on February 28, 1952 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in rural Springfield. They lived in Oceanside, CA while Harold served in the US Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Pendleton. Their first child, Michael, was born in Oceanside. They returned to Springfield following Harold's release from the Marine Corps in December of 1953. They lived and farmed west of Springfield, where they were blessed with four more children. Harold also did custom combining, custom welding, and livestock truck driving. He continued to farm after he and Marjorie moved to the acreage near town where his parents previously lived. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage until Marjorie's passing on July 26, 2019. Harold will be remembered for his friendliness and sense of humor. He was a lifelong member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. He served on the church cemetery committee and as a 4-H leader. He enjoyed attending farm auctions and antique tractor shows, restoring his old V-8 tractor, bowling, having coffee with friends and bragging about his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thankful for having shared his life are his children: Michael and wife Mary Lou Ludens of Sioux Falls; Jane King and husband Dale of Hinckley, OH; Joan Tolsma and husband Lauren of Sioux Falls; daughter-in-law Sheri Ludens, wife of Ivan, of Springfield; and Brian Ludens and wife Kim of Brandon; 14 grandchildren: Bradley Ludens, Nicole Morken, Dan Tolsma, Amy Luedy, Whitney Tolsma, Christopher King, Tausha Campbell, Shane Ludens, Jonathan King, Casi Ludens, Mary Martin, Stephanie Ludens, Lexie Ludens, and Brittany Ludens; 20 great-grandchildren; sister Sue Pudwill and husband Myron of Lincoln, NE; two sisters-in-law: Beverly Jelsma of Springfield and Alice Odens of Chamberlain; brother-in-law Gary Odens and wife Sandy of Avon; and many nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, son Ivan, granddaughter Megan O'Connor, brother Clarence Ludens and wife Gertrude, sister-in-law Winifred Kastein and husband Bernard, brothers-in-law: Philip Odens and wife Eva, Isaac Odens and wife Evelyn, Alvin Odens, and Robert Jelsma. Contributor: Anonymous (50343752)

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Harold Theodore Ludens's memorial is located at: Emanuel Cemetery, Springfield, Bon Homme County, USA.
When did Harold Theodore Ludens death?
Harold Theodore Ludens death on 27 Dec 2020 in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harold Theodore Ludens's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8400002
Longitude: -97.9903030

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Peter Ludens

(1897 - 1982)

Grace Wynia Ludens

(1900 - 2003)

Spouse

Marjorie Anne Odens Ludens

(1928 - 2019)

Siblings

Infant Daughter Ludens

(1922 - 1922)

Children

Ivan Ronald Ludens

(1959 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Springfield, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8400002, -97.9903030

2. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8513985, -98.0500031

3. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8727989, -98.0494003

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Coordinate: 42.8732986, -97.9132996

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6. Friedensberg Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8958015, -98.0667038

7. Hitt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9227982, -98.0307999

8. L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery
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9. Congregational Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8408000, -97.8378200

13. Bon Homme County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9518900, -97.9694660

14. Santee Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8373000, -97.8287400

15. Evengelical Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9664001, -97.9899979

16. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9668999, -98.0278015

17. Zion Reformed Cemetery
Avon, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9666990, -98.0343240

18. New Holy Name Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9122900, -98.1510800

19. Sattler Cemetery
Avon, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9809400, -97.9761800

20. Ponka Tribal Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7122700, -98.0830000

21. Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Avon, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9813995, -98.0653000

22. Ponca Valley Cemetery
Verdel, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8135000, -98.1990000

23. First German Baptist Church Cemetery
Avon, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9939400, -98.0306500

24. Trinity Cemetery
Avon, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9963989, -98.0291977