Robert “Bob” Ludowese

Obituary

Robert “Bob” Joseph Ludowese was born on May 2, 1933, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to John and Frances (Weivoda) Ludowese.  He was baptized and later confirmed in his faith, both at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stewart, Minnesota.  Robert attended school in Bird Island, Minnesota, and graduated with the Bird Island High School Class of 1951. He worked alongside his father, John on the family farm.

Robert was united in marriage to Jessie Ann Putney on February 16, 1957, at St. Boniface Catholic Church and made their home on the Ludowese family farm in Grafton Township, rural Stewart, Minnesota. It was there they raised their 10 children, Roberta, Meg, Nick, Joan, Christine, David, Julie, Deb, Rachel and Steve. They shared over 64 years of marriage.

Robert was a farmer all his life until he retired in 1992 and his sons, who had worked alongside him, continue to operate Ludowese Farms to this day. Robert continued to help on the farm and stayed involved right until the end of his life. Robert had a huge variety of interests but loved fishing, playing cards, auctions and collecting antiques, most especially collecting antique tractors.  Robert loved camping with family, road trips across the country and traveling outside the US. He had a lot of fun with his children and grandchildren playing cards and games, going on family trips, but most of all playing cribbage. He was also honored to be blessed with beautiful great-grandchildren.

He attended the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, but kept a connection to his childhood church, St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stewart. Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1625 of Fairfax, MN. He was also a member of the Glencoe Sportsmen Club.

Robert passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at his home in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 88 years. The family is so grateful for all our years together.

Robert is survived by his:
Wife, Jessie Ann of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Roberta Ohaeri and her husband, Christian, of Plainsboro, NJ,
                 Margaret Ludowese and her husband, Will White, of Baltimore, MD,
                 Nicholas Ludowese and his wife, Kathy, of Stewart, MN,
                 Joan Ludowese and her husband, Brendan Thornton, of St. Paul, MN,
                 Christine DuHoux and her husband, Wayne, of Cold Spring, MN,
                 David Ludowese and his wife, Lynette, of Hutchinson, MN,
                 Julie Ludowese of St. Paul, MN,
                 Deb Ludowese of Crystal, MN,
                 Rachel Maiers and her husband, Corey, of Woodbury, MN,
                 Steve Ludowese and his wife Sadie, of Litchfield, MN;
Grandchildren, Chinyere Michaels (Eric), Chidi Ohaeri (Jillian), Mackenzie Rooney (Conor), Devin Rorabeck (Jake), Stephanie Van Dam (Mitch), Trent Squibb (Lexi), Brody Squibb (special friend, Sadie), Maggie Ludowese, Frances Thornton, Ali Thornton, Matty Knacke (Brandon), Holly DuHoux, Tracy DuHoux, Dakota Ludowese, Lexi Ludowese, Jordan Ludowese, Jack Ludowese, Eli Marsh, Emily Maiers, Jeffrey Maiers, Annalise Maiers, Leo Ludowese, Jude Ludowese, Landry Ludowese;
Great-Grandchildren, Amara Ohaeri, Murphy Rorabeck, Body Rorabeck, Jack Van Dam, Quinn Van Dam, Rowan Squibb, Marli Squibb, Ella Squibb;
Sister, Delores Bullemer of Gibbon, MN;
Nephews, Nieces, Other relatives and many friends.

Robert is preceded in death by his Parents, John and Frances Ludowese; 4 brothers, 4 sisters.