Robert R. Luedeman

Game designer, columnist and book author, Robert Roy Luedeman, Sr., 87 years young of Mooresville, died on July 14th, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by all four of his children. Commonly referred to as Bob, he began his earthly journey on August 14th, 1934, in Indianapolis, to the late Edwin and Louise (Abell) Luedeman. Attending the Thomas Carr Howe Academy, Bob graduated from high school in 1952 and went on to further his studies at Indiana Central, Purdue University. United in marriage with Mary Marie Moore in 1954, Bob was most proud to be the loving and supportive father to his four children. A natural leader that stood on a well minded amount of wits, he was previously employed as a foreman at Bryant Heating, Merz Engineering as a Chief Inspector, McMahan Construction as a General Manager, and previously owned Luedeman Insurance Agency and Luedeman Homes and Real Estate Author. In 1966 the family purchased land in the rural setting of Mooresville, that was equipped with 2 fishing ponds, establishing Luedeman Lakes operating for several years. An avid supporter and active father, Bob coached ‘Little League’ baseball and football for both the Mooresville and Monrovia school districts, holding title of Past President in the Monrovia Little League Football. Bob was a master of playing games, especially chess. It became a family tradition for he and his brother to play every Sunday while the rest of the family attended church. Developing several board and card games, His first published card game “ALVA” had been played and refined in the family years before he was released it for publication. In addition to games, he enjoyed volleyball, croquet, gardening, and photography. Married to his first wife Mary for over 40 years before cancer took her life away, he studied the cause and effects of cancer, turning his research into his first publication, “Alternate Cancer Suggestions”. For some people this may have been the beginning of the end, but not for Robert. He became more socially active with family and friends and dedicated himself to write several more books. During this period of renewal, Bob was introduced Donna Burton, who came to enter in again a union of love and two decades of marriage that ended with her sadly passing in 2019. With her support and love, it fortified Roberts’s passion for writing. He became a columnist for the Mooresville Times and the Martinsville Reporter; where he was consistent to write and managed a column named “Random Thoughts" putting five more books in print. Although Bob has physically departed from this world, his legacy lives on in the games, columns, and books that serve as a reminder of the man whom that he was. And for those who wish to dig a little deeper, just dive right in and follow the hints to learn just where his plans will take you. Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his children’s mother and wife of forty years, Mary (Moore) Luedeman; wife, Donna (Burton) Luedeman; brother, Edwin “Bud” Luedeman; stepson, Dennis Earle. Survivors include his favorite daughter, Susan “Susie” Amond (husband, Doug) and three beloved sons, Robert “Bob” Luedeman Jr. (wife, Emily), Michael ”Mike” Luedeman (wife, Debbie) and Daniel ”Dan” Luedeman (companion, Cindy McCoy); sister, Thelma Abell; ten grandchildren, David Thorne (wife, Caralee) and Mary Luedeman, Stephen (wife, Heather), Chad and Nickolas Luedeman, Nicole and Christopher Amond, Haley, Kelsey, and Abigail Luedeman; 14 great grandchildren; step-children, Deeann Bauer, Dana Bryant (husband, Bill), Delane Earle Wineyard (husband, Joe), Delisa Jameson, along with their grandchildren and a host of extended family members and friends, as well as a ferocious little fur-friend, Sam II. Funeral and Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until 4:00pm with services starting promptly on the hour. Immediately following the services, friends are encouraged to continue the celebration at the Luedeman Lake Family Estates. Please bring a side dish to share along your preferred beverage and chair. Details and questions may be coordinated with Becky Cassinelli by calling 317-374-9487. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in his memory, please search @MonroviaFuneralHome on social media or visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Robert R. Luedeman

August 14, 1934 - July 14, 2022