Roland A. Luedtke
1924–2005 (age 81)
Politician
Biography
Roland A. Luedtke, born in 1924, represented Nebraska in the unicameral legislature for many years, eventually rising to leadership as Speaker and guiding policy discussions with a calm respect for differing viewpoints.
Even after retiring from public office he kept advocating for civic education and volunteerism, always emphasizing thoughtful debate and service, and Lincoln Memorial Park marks the resting place of a man who believed in the promise of shared responsibility.