Ludene J. Rice

Ludene J. Rice (nee Schluter) of Saint Peters, MO (formerly of Camdenton, MO), passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the age of 91.

Ludene was preceded in death by her husband, Doan Rice; her parents Harold and Beulah Schluter; and her son, Randy Hargis. Ludene was the devoted mother of Ronald (Judy) Hargis, Gary (Debbie) Hargis, and the late Randy Hargis. She was the treasured sister of Bob (Sandra) Schluter and Ray (Julia) Schluter. She was the caring stepmother of Janet Horner, Bill (Colleen) Jones, Peggy Wolford, the late Connie Barker (Rice), and the late Bob Rice. She was the loving grandmother of Jessica Roy and Michael Hargis. She was the beloved step-grandmother of Lori Menne, Aaron Menne, Jason Menne, Heather Yost, Stephanie Rice, and the late Tiffany Rice. She was the cherished great-grandmother of Mackenzie, Brody, Noah and Jemma. She was the loved step-great-grandmother to many more. A dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Ludene had an active life. She was born in Ullin, Illinois and grew up in Dongola, Illinois. She graduated from SIUE and worked most of her life. She was a home economist, and sales rep., with both the Illinois Power and Union Electric Companies. After moving to Camdenton, MO, she worked with the WIC department as a nutritionist to young mothers; a cook at Windermere Camp; worked tirelessly at the Helping Hands Homeless Shelter; and devoted a lot of time with her church, Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She was a devout reader and loved watching TV, especially the shopping channels and the game show channels. Ludene enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her pets, Sonny and Freddy.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions at 837 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376. The funeral ceremony will take place the same day at 2:00pm also at Newcomer St. Peters.

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