Anthony Francis Luedtke

June 29, 1961 - June 26, 2013

Irvine, KY – Anthony Francis Luedtke, age 51, husband of Rosella (Roberts) Luedktke; passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at his residence in Irvine, Kentucky. Anthony was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 29, 1961, a son of the late Angelo and Shirley Ann (Wenczklwski) Luedtke. He was a truck driver with the PTL Trucking Company of Murray, KY, serving his great nation in both the U. S. Marines and the U.S. Navy during the Cold War. He was a fitness trainer, an avid fan of the UK Wildcats, a member of the American Legion in Irvine, KY, the National Rifle Association, and a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Waco, KY. He is survived by his wife; Rosella "Rosie" Luedtke, 2 daughters; Cindy (Glen) Carey of Lexington, KY, Bobbie Hall of Irvine, KY, 1 son; Richard (Sarah) Creech of Lexington, KY, 2 brothers; Steven (Missy)Luedtke and Charles Luedtke, both of Maryland, 1 sister; Angelina (Dwayne) Van Pelt of Maryland, a special daughter in law; Della Creech, 4 grandchildren; Michael Hudson, Dakota Carey, Mason Hudson and Eric Carey, godson and nephew Dwayne Van Pelt Jr., nephews; Ryan and Claude Van Pelt, Steven and Michael Luedtke, and many close friends from the VA Hospital in Lexington, KY, especially, Jessie Kidwell, along with a host of relatives and friends. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services along with Military Rites by DAV Chapter 165, will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 1:00PM on Saturday, June 29, 2013 with Pastor Cecil Burns officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, June 28, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the funeral home. Anthony will be laid to rest in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery located in the Booneville, KY. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.