In memory of

Rodney "Rod" Martin Luedke

Austin, TX

January 12, 1948 - August 18, 2025

Jan 12, 1948 - Aug 18, 2025

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In memory of

Rodney "Rod" Martin Luedke

Passed

August 18, 2025
Born

January 12, 1948
Resided

Austin, TX

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Heaven just got a little goofier.

Our beloved Rodney “Rod” Martin Luedke, better known as Pops or Hot Rod, has traded his favorite cocktail and cigar for angel wings and made his grand entrance into Heaven on August 18, 2025 – no doubt cracking jokes the whole way up. We are confident he made his grand entrance into Heaven with a perfectly timed joke and that famous mischievous smile.

Born on January 12, 1948, in …

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My Dad was such a hoot! I tell people all the time that my childhood was so much fun! Dad knew how to make us all laug…

My Dad was such a hoot! I tell people all the time that my childhood was so much fun! Dad knew how…

My Dad was such a hoot! I tell people all the time that my chil…

I'll never forget the first time I met Rodney when he & Mike came over to my house when I first started school with him…

I'll never forget the first time I met Rodney when he & Mike came over to my house when I first sta…

I'll never forget the first time I met Rodney when he & Mike cam…

Some of my fondest memories of growing up with friends in our neighborhood are of Rodney

Always smiling and full of ener…

Some of my fondest memories of growing up with friends in our neighborhood are of Rodney

Always smil…

Some of my fondest memories of growing up with friends in our ne…

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What were Rod's favorite vacation spots?

Dad lived life to the fullest traveling everywhere he could! His favorite vacation d…

Dad lived life to the fullest traveling everywhere he could! His favorite vacation destination…

Dad lived life to the fullest traveling everywhere he could! His favorite vacation destination was always Hawaii.

What were Rod's favorite ways to spend free time?

Rod enjoyed playing a round of golf with his buddies, getting out on the tennis cour…

Rod enjoyed playing a round of golf with his buddies, getting out on the tennis courts for a m…

Rod enjoyed playing a round of golf with his buddies, getting out on the tennis courts for a matchup, reading a good bo…

What were Rod's favorite games to play?

Rod loved to play chess and dominoes

What were Rod's favorite sports teams?

UT Longhorns and Professional Golfer, Payne Stewart

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Born

January 12th, 1948

Passed away

August 18th, 2025

Austin, TX

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Cremation

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