Norman "Norm" Lee Dudeck

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

His life began June 12, 1941, in Michigan City, Indiana the eldest of three children born to Martin and Ruth Dudeck. He married Jeanne Dudeck July 27, 1963, in Three Oaks. After fifty-three 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, Indiana: his favorite grandson, Phillip Dudeck of LaPorte, Indiana; and his sister Joanne Haydamaker of Grand Rapids. 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 Friday, July 25, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 28 Ash Street West, 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 Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 28 Ash Street West, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128

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

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