Duane Ludewig

Duane Ludewig is a newly approved trustee of the foundation as of June 2025. Originally from the small town of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, Owatonna has been home since 1987. He has been in the financial services industry for over 40 years and started Ludewig Financial Group in 2011.

Currently a member of the Owatonna Lions Club for over 30 years where he held offices including the president of the club. Involved with the Knights of Columbus for over 20 years where he held office positions there including Grand Knight of the 4th Degree. Also, members of the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Arie #1791, Elks #1395, Knights of Columbus #945, Sons of the American Legion, Brooktree Golf Course and Owatonna Country Club.
 

Duane has been married to Karen since June of 1986; they have two children. Jordan of Owatonna is married to Jenna with 3 children and he works in the family business at Ludewig Financial Group. Danielle lives in Rochester and is married to Brian with 2 daughters. She is a manager at the First Alliance Credit Union. For fun, Duane likes to spend time in Florida for part of the winter and camp in Iowa in the summer where he fires up the smoker almost every weekend.