Alvin Henry "Buddy" Luden Jr.

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Alvin Luden Obituary

LUDEN, JR., Alvin Alvin Henry "Buddy" Luden, Jr., 83, passed peacefully into eternal rest on the morning of February 24, 2009 at the Hospice Center of Charleston. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Henry Luden, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Friday, February 27, 2009 at eleven o'clock in St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Thursday between five and seven o'clock. Mr. Luden, was born April 2, 1925 in Charleston, SC, the son of Alvin Henry Luden, Sr. and Clare Sommer Luden. He was a graduate of Charleston High School in 1943. He attended The Citadel after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II on the Cutter Duane and also in the mounted beach patrol. Mr. Luden loved athletics, playing basketball for the Coast Guard and city teams and later coaching many youth sports. He belonged to the Charleston and Sea Island Yacht Clubs and was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He was a longtime employee of both JJW Luden & CO and Charleston Bolt & Nut Co. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eleanor Cameron "Mimi" Luden of Charleston, SC; one daughter, Sharon L. Kreidler and her husband Bruce of Alexandria, VA; two sons, Wayne C. Luden and his wife Leslie of Charleston, SC and Richard A. Luden and his wife Norma of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren, Lindsay Welch, Grayson Kreidler, Meredith Luden, Lauren Luden, and Cameron Luden; and four great grandchildren. The family would appreciate any gifts of remembrance to Hospice of Charleston Foundation, 676 Wando Park Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or to St. John's Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Luden

12 Entries

Norman L Beberman

March 3, 2009

Dear Wayne, Leslie & Luden Family,

Was very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He really was one of the GREAT dad's of all time. He was always ready, willing & able to teach & help in any way possible.

One of my fondest memories was going to see Buddy & his letting me watch while he performed the almost-lost art of "truing" a compass!

He is one of those people whose presence will be missed. The world was clearly a better place for having him in it. A true friend, gentleman & sportsman.

Karen Keck

March 2, 2009

Dear Sharon, Bruce and Grayson, This is a difficult time for all of you. Please know that we love you and we hope you will remember the wonderful times with your Dad. Love, Tom & Karen

Jeff & Lindsay Stovall

February 26, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Luden, Lindsay, Meredith and family--
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Much love and sympathy,

Martin Williams

February 26, 2009

Rich and Norma,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I will try to make the funeral on Friday. Please know that the Lord is with you all and everything will be alright. If you need me for anything, please call me.

Ron Sutton

February 26, 2009

Richard, To you and your family, I am so sorry I can not be there at this time. I am with my mother back home and she is not feeling well. I know this must be tough and hope for the best for you and Norma and the family. I will come by to see you as soon as I get back to Charleston

James & Doris Garner

February 26, 2009

Coach Luden:
I'm sorry to hear about you're dad
we will keep you're family in prayer

wayne whitt

February 26, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Paul Ferrara

February 25, 2009

Thank you Mr.Luden for all the help you have given me as a neighbor,coach,salesman and friend to me and my family.I know that you and dad are smiling with God. You will always be appreciated as a mentor throughout my life.Thank You.

Alan Hay

February 25, 2009

Richard and Norma,

Please accept my sympathies for your loss and know that I'm thinking of you.

Sam Bruce

February 25, 2009

Dear Luden Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Luden. I have many fond memories of time spent with him. Mr. Luden enjoyed spending time with us boys and I still remember playing for the Stono Park basketball team for him many years ago with Richard. I also recall going to Citadel basketball games at McAllister Fieldhouse when we were in high school and Mr. Luden would give us coaching and playing tips as we watched the games. He always had on a sports coat and tie, always had his hair in place and drove a big Oldsmobile. Mr. Luden was always bigger than life for me. My mom reminded me recently of a story that involved Mr. Luden. Richard and I were playing on that Stono Park basketball team and we had progressed to a championship game somewhere on the road. We won the game and a mother of one of the opposing players was cursing Mr. Luden (our coach) and our team afterwards. Mr. Luden had the brains and composure to just walk away from the foul-mouthed lady without a response. Smart guy. We're going to miss you, Mr. Luden.

Kaye Petit

February 25, 2009

Dear Wayne and Leslie:

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

george cameron Foxworth

February 25, 2009

Members of the Luden Family. I have so many fond memories of Mr. Luden. He was always a great guy, with an easy going manner. My father played on the Budweiser Buds with him in the late 40's and they remained friends ever thereafter. I have not seen much of Wayne and Richard during the last 35 years, but think of the days West of the Ashley when times seemed much simpler than they are today. Thinking of you, God bless your Dad.

Foxy Foxworth

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