Gentry Lee Ludeman, age 83 of Chesterfield, passed away February 11, 2022 at his business.

He was born March 15, 1938 to Herman and Edith (Scott) Ludeman in Mount Clemens, Michigan. On June 10, 1961 Gentry was united in marriage with Reba Nell Gore at the First United Methodist Church, Mount Clemens.

Mr. Ludeman served as a Loadmaster for the United States Air Force, and was a member of the AmVets Post 72, and the Macomb Township Lions, where he was a former President, treasurer, Lion of the Year, and Melvin Jones Award Winner. Gentry owned and operated Northeastern Auto Salvage from 1969 until 2002, and was the owner of Ludeman's RV and Boat Storage in Chesterfield. He was an avid NASCAR Racing fan, and enjoyed stock car racing at Mount Clemens Race Track, Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway.

He is survived by his wife, Reba; children, Ronald (Loreen) Ludeman, Lisa (Mark) Tava and Jeffrey (Bernadette) Ludeman; grandchildren, Kyle, Scott, Shane, Chase, Connar, Melanie and Mollie, and great grandson, Michael. Gentry was predeceased by sisters, Colleen Hawley, Shirley Barker and Mary Lynn Disbrow.

Visiting hours will be from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service time of 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

Mr. Ludeman's  cremated remains will be entombed with Air Force Honors at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Thursday, February 24, 2022.

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