Ryan Wayne Luedtke, 39, of Crisfield, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at his home.

Born in Baltimore on April 10, 1984, he was the son of Lonnie Wayne Luedtke of Crisfield and Dianne Undutch Luedtke of Crisfield. He had been living in Crisfield since 2004.

Ryan worked as a maintenance machinist at Zoettis Machinery in Salisbury.

He enjoyed riding and building dirt bikes, and teaching his children how to ride. He was an animal lover and especially adored his cat "Snitzels". Above all, he loved his children and he was a loving son that was devoted to taking care of his mother.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Nan Sales of Crisfield; children, Stefanie Marie Luedtke and Savannah Lynn Luedtke of Crisfield, and Daniel Michael Luedtke and Sofia Gina Lorraine Luedtke of Fruitland; uncles, Robert "Dave" Undutch and wife Debra of Glen Burnie and Terry Rittenhouse and wife Sandy of Granite City, IL; nephew, Nathan Hunter Luedtke-Schofield of Elmer, NJ; cousin, Clint Engle of Hoopers Ferry, WV; mother of his children, Carrie Beth White of Fruitland; former sister-in-law, Gina Schofield of Elmer, NJ; and his beloved cat, Snitzels.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Steven Daniel Luedtke and David Michael Luedtke.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to be sent to Lower Somerset County Ambulance and Rescue Squad, LSCARS, P.O. Box 406; or Crisfield Fire Department, P.O. Box 591; both Crisfield, MD 21817.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.