Peter Bludgen (July 16, 1934 – December 27, 2023)
I called him "Dad". My Brother called him "Pops". Our father held many titles throughout his 89 years here on Earth: Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, but one title stands out above all others - "Friend". He was my best friend! Related to him or not he was a cherished friend to all who knew him. Dad was a man of honor and integrity. With a lifetime's worth of acquired wisdom and gentle good humor he was my rock, anchor, lifeline, and the single most important influential guiding force in