Gary L Luedtke

Dr. Gary Lee Luedtke, 75, of Punta Gorda passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at home. He was born December 4, 1935 in Fond Du Lac, WI. Gary graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry with a degree in Orthodontics in 1964. Gary ran a successful private practice in Milwaukee, WI until 1989 when he retired. Gary and his wife, Deborah moved to Florida in 1993 and then to Punta Gorda in 2003. Gary was a full of life boater who did the Great Loop with his wife and brother twice. They were active participants in BSIBC and Twin Isles Country Club. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 28 years, Deborah; brother, Dean (Judith); sons, Gary Dean(Yvonne) and Theodore "Tad"(Eileen); grandchildren, Matthew, Jessica, Taylor, Cassidy and Eric. A private celebration of life will be held at Twin Isles Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. Memory of Gary Luedtke, 900 Tamiami Trail, Unit 111 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 or American Cancer Society, 992 Tamiami Trail, Unit C-2, Port Charlotte, FL 33953. To express condolence to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guest book.