Robert Ludgate

Robert “Bob” E. Ludgate, 72, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, January 19, 1953, in East St. Louis , IL, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Keystone Place in Glen Carbon, IL.

Bob worked as a Broadcast Engineer for KSDK St. Louis. He was a member of IBEW and he was a US Navy Veteran. He loved to spend time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents:, Edmond and Barbara, nee Carter, Ludgate
• Brother: Steven Ludgate

Surviving are his:

• Children
  • Robert Ludgate II of Smithton, IL
  • Katie (Chris) Keck of Smithton, IL
  • Matthew (Meagan) Ludgate of Smithton, IL
  • Michael (Brooke) Ludgate of Millstadt, IL
• Grandchildren
  • Lucas Keck
  • Brody Keck
  • Riley Ludgate
  • Hunter Ludgate
  • Kolton Ludgate
  • Ava Ludgate
• Brother: Douglas Ludgate of San Antonio, TX
• Niece: Kelly Ludgate
• Nephew: Steven Ludgate II

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Folds of Honor or Parkinsons Disease Foundation.

Visitation: Visitation from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Services: Private family interment will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens.