Donald C. Ludovissy, 85, of North Buena Vista, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at his home.

Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 30, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Buena Vista. 

Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 31, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Paul Ameyaw and Rev. Marvin Bries.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Don was born April 27, 1940, in North Buena Vista, son of Henry and Bertha (Hefel) Ludovissy. He married Mary Katherine Breitbach on Aug. 8, 1959, in North Buena Vista. Together they owned and enjoyed operating Hanks Bar in Buenie for over 60 years all while raising 10 children.

Don graduated from Holy Cross High in 1959. In 1960, he started at John Deere and would retire in 1990. He owned and operated the family tavern in North Buena Vista, that was founded by his parents in 1937. He worked several jobs throughout his life; logging with Ken Walters, the railroad, commercial fishing, sold feed, and the Dubuque Pack.

Survivors include his children, Alice (Duwane) Phelps of Colesburg, Arlus Keller of Bettendorf, Aggie Lammers (John Houston), Amy (Robie) Vonderhaar of Guttenberg, Henry Ludovissy, Dan (Kim) Ludovissy both of North Buena Vista, Harve (Mandy) Ludovissy of Guttenberg, Donna (Ken) Kuhlman of Colesburg, daughters-in-law, Karen Ludovissy of Luxemburg, Cheryl Simons of Dubuque; several grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Dave (Mary) Breitbach of North Buena Vista. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary in 2021; sons, Phil and Lyndon; son-in-law, John Keller; daughter-in-law, Heather Ludovissy; brother: Clyde Ludovissy; in-laws, Ann Marie (Don) Jestel, Doris (Bob) Whelan, James (Mary Lou) Breitbach, Pat (Ruthie) Breitbach, Harvey (Shirley) Brimeyer.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Holy Cross is assisting the family. Information is available at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.