DETROIT – Frederick C. Ludden, retired senior master sergeant, 68, died March 18, 2007, at a Waterville hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Plymouth, the son of Lloyd G. and Beulah E. (Stevenson) Ludden. Fred attended school and graduated from Newport High School, Class of 1957. He entered the military service in 1957, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Maine Army National Guard and the Maine Air National Guard, for a total of 38 plus years. He attended many service schools during this time. As a member of the Maine Air National Guard he served as a full-time technician and active duty security policeman from 1971 until he retired, as the superintendent of security forces in 1997. He was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association, the Retired Enlisted Association, a life member of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States and the High Street Congregational Church, Newport. He was a past member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member of the Newport Fire Department and a reserve officer of the Newport Police Department for a number of years. As a Penobscot County Sheriff, one of his proudest achievements was the training and certification of his German Shepherd, Kim, as a PD-1 K-9. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He is survived by his ever-loving wife and companion of 43 years, Carole of Detroit; a daughter, Denise and husband, Richard, of Caribou; a loving sister, Linda Breitweg of Newport; five grandchildren, Jessica, Hailey, Gregory, Riley and Lauren; a stepgrandchild, George; a nephew, Jason and wife, Daniela, of Germany; two nieces, Kelly and Shelly and their families, of Dover, Del. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, George; and a son, Greg. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main St., Newport, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Spring burial will be at Sawyer Cemetery, Plymouth. Those who wish may sign an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com
FREDERICK C. LUDDEN
