Larry Eugene Ludiker, aged 81, passed away on November 7, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1942, in Neosho, MO, to Roger Eugene Ludiker and Crystal Maxine Keeler. Larry was a lifelong resident of the area, having graduated from Goodman High School. Larry went on to serve in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He dedicated much of his career to the maintenance departments of various manufacturers, including Rocketdyne and LazBoy Midwest Furniture, where he worked for 27 years and then retired from Sunbeam Neosho. Larry was a valued member of the Banner Nazarene Church and found joy in the simple things in life. He had a passion for farming and, notably, served as a camp host at Yellowstone National Park for seven years, a role that brought him immense satisfaction. Larry enjoyed spending time in the world of books, especially relishing the stories by Louis L'Amour. On December 19, 2003, he was united in marriage to Lillys Williams, who survives him. Alongside his wife, Larry is survived by his daughter, Deanna Booyer, and husband Tim, stepdaughter LeeAnn Ball and husband Ronnie, a granddaughter Shasta Booyer, numerous other step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a brother Jerry (Gary) Broadway Ludiker, and a sister Sharon (James) Jones. He will be dearly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, two stepsons, David Pritchard and Marty Reed, a brother Gale Ludiker, and sister-in-law Sue Ludiker-Callis.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 10-11 AM at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. A funeral service to honor Larry's life will follow at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will take place afterward at Burkhart Cemetery in Racine, MO, where Full Military Honors will be conducted by The Missouri Funeral Honors Program. Contributions can be made in Larry's memory to Heartland Kidney and Dialysis Center, 2828 S. Grand Ave. Carthage, MO 64836.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com

Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.