Ludene J. Rice (nee Schluter) of Saint Peters, MO (formerly of Camdenton, MO), passed away on Monday, at the age of 91. Ludene was preceded in death by her husband, Doan Rice; her parents Harold and Beulah Schluter; and her son, Randy Hargis. Ludene was the devoted mother of Ronald (Judy) Hargis, Gary (Debbie) Hargis, and the late Randy Hargis. She was the treasured sister of Bob (Sandra) Schluter and Ray (Julia) Schluter. She was the caring stepmother of Janet Horner, Bill (Colleen) Jones, Peggy Wolford, the late Connie Barker (Rice), and the late Bob Rice. She was the loving grandmother of Jessica Roy and Michael Hargis. She was the beloved step-grandmother of Lori Menne, Aaron Menne, Jason Menne, Heather Yost, Stephanie Rice, and the late Tiffany Rice. She was the cherished great-grandmother of Mackenzie, Brody, Noah and Jemma. She was the loved step-great-grandmother to many more. A dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.