Michael Carl Ludders

April 24, 1983 - May 23, 2021

Memorial Service

Mass of Christian Burial
June 26 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
2348 Collier Pkwy, Land O Lakes, FL 34639

Memorial
Plantation Palms Golf Club
23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O Lakes, FL 34639
Food and Beverage will be provided
Please reach out to Steve Ludders if you are planning on attending

Remembrances

'Grace' is not a word I would use to describe how Mike literally moved through the world. I remember lots of boyhood shenanigans that often ended with something like a closet door broken, bodily injury to someone, or being punished for something stupid we did. I remember lots of times with him, all of us together, making silly jokes, waving our hands about wildly, and the most silly and outrageous comments to be yelled at a movie, a Sabres game, video game, or show we would watch.
Still, 'Grace' is exactly what I remember Mike giving to me and to others. As a child it was easy to look to him for care, comfort, and guidance. I truly felt cared for by him, and that is a remarkable thing to give to someone.

Mike was my debate partner for several debate meets at Kenyon. I remember during one debate meet it was my 21st birthday. I had mentioned it at a MUN meeting beforehand but I didn't think anyone had remembered. Then on the long road trip down to the university where the debate meet was being held, both vans pulled off the road and parked at a gas station. I got out and there was Mike holding a big birthday cake that said "Happy Birthday Phoebe!" He was grinning and everyone was gathered around him singing "Happy Birthday" to me :-) He had arranged the entire surprise party for me!!! It was awesome!

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