Rudolph 'Bud' Benjamin Ludvigson

Funeral services for Rudolph Bud B. Ludvigson, 89 of Anoka, Minnesota will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 atServant of Christ Lutheran Church in Champlin, Minnesota.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, Minnesota on Thursday, April 5th , 2012 at 1:00pm Bud was born on August 21, 1922 in Lake Mills, Iowa to Nels and Anna Marie (Stadheim) Ludvigson.He died on March 17, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Bud graduated from Hayfield High School in Hayfield, MN in 1940 and attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa where he met Norma Davies, of Rochester, MN. While at Luther Bud enlisted in the United States Navy from 1943-1946.On August 12, 1944, Bud and Norma were married in Norge, VA and after completing his military duty, they lived in Kalispell, MT.In 1950 Bud moved his family to Valley City, ND where he opened an accounting practice.He continued studying at the University of North Dakota and earned his CPA in 1961.While residing in Valley City, Bud served on the local school board, marched with the Drum and Bugle Corp, and was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.He also participated in numerous local service groups.In his spare time, Bud enjoyed golfing, music, travel, dancing, playing cards, and spending time with friends and family.Upon his retirement, Bud and Norma began wintering in Tucson and in 1995 relocated to Rochester, MN, where she passed away on April 4, 2002.Bud continued to winter in Tucson, and met and married Tynne Gurske in 2004. Survivors include his wife, Tynne of Anoka, Minnesota; three daughters, Ann (George) Hiner of Nevada City, California, Karen (Jerry) Romness of Champlin, Minnesota and Peg Winters of Fargo, North Dakota; two step-daughters, Janice (Wally) Love and Janet (Joe) Rosales, both of Tuscon, Arizona; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and many step grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.Bud was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Norma, two brothers and three sisters and a grandson. Memorials to the donor's favorite charity are appreciated. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes5421 Royal Place NWRochester, MN55901(507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com