Patricia M. Dudgeon, 71, of East Grand Forks, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 22, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Patricia Marie Ludtke was born October 24, 1952 in Michigan, ND to the late Dwaine and Mary (Anderson) Ludtke. She grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School before attending Aakers Business College. On August 20, 1971, she married Craig Alan Dudgeon at Sacred Heart Church in East Grand Forks and they were blessed with two children, Dwaine and Joy. Pat was a faithful military wife and traveled with her husband and children as Craig served in the Army.  They settled in East Grand Forks in 1991 when he retired. She worked at Walmart and then as a Paraprofessional in the East Grand Forks schools. They loved spending time at Maple Lake with family. Her greatest joy was her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.

She is survived by children, Dwaine (Michelle) Dudgeon of Grand Forks, ND, Joy (Bernie) Pelzman of East Grand Forks, MN; three grandchildren, Dyllon Dudgeon of East Grand Forks, MN, Danica Gunkel of Ada, MN and Raylee Robertson of Fargo, ND; one great-granddaughter, Adelynn Schoen of Ada, MN; and brother David (Judy) Ludtke of Grand Forks. She was preceded in death by her parents Dwaine and Mary Ludtke, husband Craig Dudgeon last year, and granddaughter Burgundy Pelzman.

In lieu of flowers, due to a severe allergy, memorials are preferred.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721.

VISITATION: One hour prior to the Memorial Service at the funeral home.

INURNMENT: Petersburg Cemetery, Petersburg, ND immediately following the Memorial Service

Online Guestbook: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com