Luedeman, Donald 'Don' Lee

Donald “Don” Lee Luedeman, 62, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Lexington Square Care Center, Keokuk, following a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Private family services will take place. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.

Don is survived by his mother, Jean Luedeman of Cedar Rapids; son-in-law, Jimmy Cordella; two grandsons, Jimmy Jo and Justin Cordella, all of Florida; uncle, Bill (Vicki) Filling, and aunt, Twilia Filling, both of Cedar Rapids; aunts, Nevada (Ann) Smith of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Florence Richie of Cedar Rapids; and ex-wife, Diane Parham of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl; daughter, Karean; brother, Darrell; and stepbrother, Carl.

Donald was born Nov. 12, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Carl and Evelyn (Filling) Luedeman. He worked as a press operator and at several other jobs throughout the years.

Don had a black belt in karate and enjoyed scuba diving for fun. He attended the paramedic class at Kirkwood and aspired to be involved with helping people.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.teahenfuneralhome.com

Published Dec. 8, 2012 in The Gazette