Betty Ludtke

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother Betty on December 5th, 2024 at the age of 94. Betty was married to Lloyd Ludtke for 46 years until his passing, and she then married George Clavelle in 1999 and was married to him until he passed in 2014.

Betty will be missed by her loving children, Larry (Ann) of Burns, Wyoming, Thomas of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Douglas (Millissia) of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Grandchildren, Ryan (Kim) of  Fort Collins, Colorado, Sean (Sara) of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Mandy (Eric) of Burns, Wyoming.

Betty was born on May 26th. 1930 in Mt. Caramel, North Dakota. Betty graduated from Langdon High School in 1948. She then moved to Worthington, where she later married Lloyd Ludtke. They raised a family of three sons, Larry, Tom, and Douglas. They owned and operated International Harvestor Co. in Brewster, Minnesota. Years later business interests took them to Worthington, Minnesota, Colorado Springs, Colorado, McCook, Nebraska, Loveland, Colorado, and Cheyenne, Wyoming where the family owned and operated B+W Glass Inc.

Betty was predeceased by parents Harry and Hattie, siblings Walter, Cecil, Sterling, Marion, Ralph, Norris and Myron. She is survived by brothers Dewey and Kenneth.

Betty's interests were outdoor activities such as avid skiing, golf, tennis, pickleball, as well as bridge, traveling and making new friends in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Gold Canyon, Arizona where she spent the winter for many years. 

Betty often mentioned her dearest assets were her family and friends in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Gold Canyon, AZ.  She loved life and fought till the very end.

A Memorial Service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church located on Storey Blvd on Friday December 13 at 1030am, with a reception to follow.

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