John J Dudovich, 74, of West Bend, peacefully passed away on September 11th, 2014 at his residence.
He was born April 2, 1940 to the late John P and Inez (nee Lempke) Dudovich in Milwaukee where he grew up. He graduated from Wisconsin Luther High School. He also attended radio broadcasting school in Chicago to become an announcer. His knack for technical work led him to a vocation with Minuteman guided missiles at Honeywell/Thiokol in Utah. He continued this work in various locations around the country where he would also drag race his 1959 Corvette. He enjoyed his employment in maintenance for the West Bend School district, and spent over twenty-five years with Friendship and Freedom Villages in Milwaukee. He was a Packer fan, enjoyed reading, Nascar, and smooth Jazz. He actively studied and engaged in healthy eating and exercising. He also loved butter pecan ice cream, tinkering with electronics, and inventing things. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He is survived by his two children, Timothy and Kristy Dudovich; two grandchildren, Bailey and Brax Dennis; Step-children, Beverley Hahn and Keith Ruth) Hahn; Step-grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew, Megan, Brittney, Jenna Hahn, and Aubrey Phillips; former wife, Charlotte Arnold; other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria Dudovich; and two sons, Joseph and Jami Dudovich.