Robert Ludke

     A loving soul full of heart, humor, and wit - Robert “Bobby” Laverne Ludke, 46, of Black River Falls took his last journey and was found passed away March 16, 2022. 

     Bobby was son, father, brother, uncle and nephew and friend to everyone he met. He was born May 6, 1975, in Hillsboro. He attended Sparta High School, but later worked hard to receive his GED. Bobby was a delivery driver for Fuji and went on to work seasonal at the tree farms in Cataract. Bobby was a warrior that never gave up. He had a crippling foot that never seemed to stop him from traveling by bike or walking even in heavy discomfort. 

     In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and getting together with his father for the occasional horseshoe or dart tournament. His friends were his home, and they meant the world to him. 

     He is survived by his daughter, Reyanna Ludke of Panama, FL, U.S. Air Force; his parents, Bruce (Debora) Travis of Melrose; siblings Angela (Justin) Betts of Tomah and a half-brother, William Ludke of Elroy; nephews Jayme (Brittany), Kaden, Zackary (Tabatha Carlson) and Taner Betts; great-nephews Jaymeson and Zayden Betts; and great-nieces Jenysis and Taylyn Betts. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

     He was preceded in death by his biological father, Robert E. Ludke; maternal grandparents Donald L. Moore and Geraldine J. (Bliss) Moore; paternal grandparents Everett and Sylvia Ludke; and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Travis.

     A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street, Tomah. Jeff Burrows will officiate. 

Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Saturday at the funeral home from noon until time of services. 

     Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.Sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.