Richard Dudley Ladage was sent from the Father’s Heart into this world on September 17, 1957, in St. Paul, MN., to his parents Dave and Mary (Siebert) Ladage. He was called home on December 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx., at the age of 64.
He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Ladage; his mother Mary Ladage; his siblings David Ladage, Linda Bailey, Susie Peters, Jim Ladage, Ron Ladage, Tom Ladage and Mary Martin, their spouses and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Ladage.
Richard grew up in White Bear Lake, MN. until his family relocated to Glendale, Ca. where he graduated from high school.
Richard and Karen met at their church and were married on October 19, 1991. Papa first introduced Richard to Karen as His servant and that is so very true of him. There are two things that describe Richard: he loved and worshiped God, and he loved to serve others in any way he could.
From the beginning of their relationship, they were involved in ministry together: feeding the homeless in a park downtown Houston; at homeless shelters where he led worship and preached; in prison ministry where he also led worship and taught the inmates to enter into the Presence of God; as well as leading worship at a retirement home. For the past 20 years he worked for Dr. Richard and Peggy Booker in their ministry, Sounds of the Trumpet.
It was his joy to serve at our church, Victory Christian Center, as the Men’s Ministry Worship Leader, and as a part of our main worship team.
His calling was sharing the Heart of God with everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and have them feeling so relaxed and comfortable that before they knew it, they were sharing their life story with him. He loved having fun, and he loved helping others have fun. He will be so very missed!
Ode to My Beloved
By Karen Ladage 9.17.21
You are the Light in my darkness
You are the Son-shine in my day
You are my Hope when I’ve fallen
You bring me Joy in all you say
You are my Strength when I am weak
You are my Eyes when I cannot see
You challenge me to greatness
You push me out upon the sea
Your Spirit is unquenching
Your Life such a wonder
I am better when I am with you
So I can face ‘come what may’
You are my secret weapon
You’re the reason that I stand
You give courage to my weak knees
You put a Sword in my hand
I am so very grateful for you
My heart is healed in your love
Through your eyes I’ve seen a me
I would never have dreamed of
I thank God for who you are
And for gifting you to me
You are a very precious treasure
Sent to me from heaven above
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