Kenneth Louis Lueddeke, 71, originally from Scotch Plains, NJ and now of  Quinton, NJ, passed away after a long illness on September 25, 2017, at home, surrounded by the love of his wife, Larraine, his son, Adam, and devoted caregiver, Nicolle. Ken worked at Ortalis Engineering and Sanders Service before joining Exxon Chemical Company in Linden, NJ  in 1982 until 1998 as an HVAC technician. Ken spent his remaining years enjoying working on his farm in Quinton.  He is a veteran of the National Guard Reserve. He is predeceased by his parents Elsie Steurnagel and Louis Lueddeke. He is survived by his wife, Larraine and two children, Adam & Wendy.

Services will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday, September 30th in WOODSIDE FUNERAL HOME, 34 Oak Street, Salem where friends may call after 11:00 AM and also Friday evening, September 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery, Salem.  In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be sent to  the Salem County Humane Society, Game Creek Rd., Carneys Point, NJ 08069 or the Quinton Ambulance Corp., PO Box 257, Quinton, NJ 08072.