January 30, 1926 - January 24, 2018
Ivan D. Ludeman, age 91, of Richfield, MN, died peacefully on Jan. 24, 2018. Ivan was an educator known for his community and church involvement and, most of all, his love of the Lord and family. Ivan worked for nearly thirty years in the Richfield Schools as a principal and led several statewide educational boards. He served two decades on the Richfield City Council dedicated to making Richfield "a great place for families to live." Ivan was a long-time member of Wooddale Church of Richfield and then Eden Prairie. Known for his singing, he continued to share this gift to his last days. Ivan is survived by wife, Jean; daughters, Hope Paulson (Larry), Joan Yost (Eric), Naomi Ludeman Smith (Greg) and step-daughter, Deborah Pope (Jeff) and twenty-four grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents and first wife, Ruth.
Memorials may be made to Wooddale Church Missions or Mission Eurasia, Wheaton, IL
Funeral Service
Saturday, February 17, 2018
10:30 AM
Wooddale Church
6630 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN
Visitation
Saturday, February 17, 2018
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Wooddale Church
6630 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN
We wanted to share our condolences with Ivan’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
Thank you so much for your caring words. We share this hope. ~Naomi Ludeman Smith (Daughter) for the family
I am sending my words of condolence to the Ludeman family. Back in 2010 to 2012, I was blessed as a christian taking care of Mr Ivan D. Ludeman. One thing special that I notice about him was his faith in God. Mr Ivan Ludeman loved God. He was always talking about God. Also, he loved singing Christian songs. In fact two months ago, I was blessed to sing with him over the phone while he was in the facility. As a Christian, I can say Mr Ivan D Ludeman impacted me to keep my faith until I take my final breath. My mind is at peace at this moment because I know soon, I will meet with him again in heaven, singing and worshiping God where there will be no death, no sorrow, no cry.
Stay Strong,
Ervena Honore, your sister in Christ
My sincere condolences go to the Ludeman family for the loss of their dear loved one Ivan. I would like to share a Comforting thought from the bible found at Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus”. May you find peace in the cherished memories you have and in God’s word.
Thank you, Ervena and Anastasia, for your kind words and inspiration.