Jack Ludescher, '54

Jack Ludescher, '54, passed away on December 11, 2017 in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Jack Ludescher, age 82, of Prior Lake/Savage, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Fairview Ridges Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on April 22, 1935, to Bernard and Frances Ludescher.

Jack was raised in Rochester and at the age of 14 began his journey at Boys Town, Neb. The philosophy of Boys Town allowed him to develop a strong value of integrity throughout his life.

Jack was the general manager of KCHK Radio Station for 25 years and retired in 2002.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deanna; two daughters, Julie (Lloyd) Schommer and Kellie (Mark) Walz; and five grandchildren, Brittaney (Nathan) Gamez, Bailey Schommer, Courtaney (Todd) Shultz, Carter and Autum Walz.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, followed by Mass at 11 a.m., all held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage, Minn., with lunch to follow.