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Norman Dudeck Obituary

Norman "Norm" Lee Dudeck, 84, of Three Oaks died peacefully, Monday, July 14, 2025.

His life began June 12, 1941, in Michigan City, Ind., the eldest of three children born to Martin and Ruth Dudeck. He married Jeanne Dudeck on July 27, 1963, in Three Oaks. After 53 years of marriage, she preceded him in death.

Norm started his working years at Clark Equipment in Buchanan, before purchasing his uncle's Peach and Christmas Tree Farm in the early 1990s. He loved spending time working on the tree farm and traveling with his wife before her passing. He was a faithful parishioner at St. Mary's, and never missed his Saturday morning breakfasts at Viola's. He would frequently stop into DJ Auto and, through many visits, would try to solve the world's problems, but according to Norm, nobody would ever listen.

Norm will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his son, Dave Dudeck of Laporte, Ind,; his favorite grandson, Phillip Dudeck of LaPorte and his sister, Joanne Haydamaker of Grand Rapids, Mich. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, a host of cousins and his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife; daughter, Debra Dudeck; daughter-in-law, Deborah Dudeck; and brother, Robert Dudeck.

Family and friends will gather from 9:30 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 25, in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 28 W. Ash St., Three Oaks.

Norm will be laid to rest beside his wife and daughter in Riverside Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Norm be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 28 W. Ash St., Three Oaks, MI 49128.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Palladium on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Steph and Paul Zdanis

July 20, 2025

Dear Dave and Philip was so saddened to hear of Norms passing. He was a special man who always was so friendly. Our deepest sympathy to you and know he will be missed by many

Barry and Linda Patejdl

July 17, 2025

Dear Dave, so sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. Prayers for you and your family.

Alan & Marilyn Barchett

July 15, 2025

Oh Dave so sorry to hear Norm passed away, he was such a kind and amazing person. Just to know him always brought a smile. Our hugs go out to you and Phillip. We'll watch the website and be there for Norm's memorial service.
Alan & Marilyn

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