Michael L. Ludemann, 54, a resident of Plainfield, died suddenly Feb. 21 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born Nov. 6, 1961, in Chicago.
Mike is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Mary (nee Czarnowski); his son, Michael L. (fiance Jennifer Ann Fregeau) Ludemann Jr., of Joliet; his father, Robert T. Ludemann Sr., of Romeoville; his brothers, Robert T. (Kathy) Ludemann Jr. and David (Gayle) Ludemann, both of Bolingbrook; his nieces and nephews; his parents-in-law, Edward and Rosalie Czarnowski; his sisters-in-law, Diane Czarnowski and Beth (Bill) Cichon; as well as his faithful companions, Auggie, Abby and Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Ludemann.
Mike was a dedicated Emergency Vehicle Technician with Plainfield Fire Protection District since June 21, 2004, and previously at the Lockport Fire Protection District and Downers Grove Fire Department. He would help anyone with a project, show them how to fix it and make sure they understood why to do it that way. He held numerous ASE certifications, Master Technician certifications and Level 2 Emergency Vehicle Technician certifications. He was awarded the 2010 EVT of the Year award from the IL Fire Apparatus Mechanic’s Association. Mike loved cars and was a fixture at numerous car shows, especially Plainfield’s Tuesday Night Car Shows. Above all, Mike was a dedicated family man whose love knew no bounds. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Mike’s life, memorial donations may be made to Help Save Pets or Houndsong Dog Rescue. Please omit flowers.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 25, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, corner of Routes 30 & 59, Plainfield. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Road, Joliet. Interment will follow at Plainfield Township Cemetery. For more information, call 815-436-9221 or visit www.overman-jones.com.