Michael David Tudeen Sr
August 9, 2019
MICHAEL TUDEEN OBITUARY
Michael D. Tudeen of Gainesville FL passed away peacefully on Friday August 9, 2019. He was 68 years old.
Mike grew up in St. Petersburg FL. He earned his BA from Duke University in 1973 and his MBA from Georgia State University. He retired in 2013 after working as a public servant at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years. Mike was known for his wicked sense of humor and fanaticism for all things Gators Sports.
He is survived by his two children Brooke Tudeen of Brooklyn NY, and David Tudeen of Tampa FL. He is also survived by siblings Gary Tudeen and wife Angie of Roswell GA, and Susan Sholtes and husband David of Mooresburg TN, along with a large family of nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother Jeff Tudeen, mother Sara Tudeen, father David Tudeen and stepmother Ruth Tudeen.
His family will host a tailgate in his honor before the UF-Tennessee game September 21st, on the NE corner of Lake Alice (corner of Village Drive and Museum Road). Friends and family are welcome to attend.
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Mike was my Manager, mentor and a friend. You will be missed.
God bless and God speed to the Tudeen family on your loss
Deepest condolences to the family for the loss of a great guy and boss.
Captain Tudeen will be sadly missed, but warmly remembered. His steadfast loyalty to me during my career will ALWAYS be remembered. His professional guidance, honest candor and dry sense of humor helped hold me together and guide me throughout career. Mike, I have always owed you a great debt of gratitude. You will be sorely missed Sir. God Bless you and the Tudeen family members.
I always enjoyed football season with you rooting for the Florida Gators and me rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Mike was always a level headed and fair minded manager. Prayers for his family!
Mike will be sorely missed. He was very a very knowledgeable professional and a good person to work with. He managed his areas of responsibility with the utmost competence . I met him in the very early 80's when I applied to ASO after he took over ASO Personnel. He 'unburied' my application from the past, had me freshen it up and I was with the SO in no time. He was a true professional in every way!
One of the nicest and kindest people that I have known. He always encouraged me to keep moving forward and did it with such a genuine nature. He was also incredibly funny!
Mike was such a help to me when I started at ACSO, that I will always think of him very fondly. Prayers for his family.
Great man that was an asset to our Agency for many years. Always thoughtful and caring to everyone he met.
Mike was always Very Thoughtful and Kind. He always seemed to be positive and cheerful no matter what. I will miss him greatly. My Condolences and Prayers for his family.
Family of Mike Tudeen, may you find some comfort in knowing how well respected Manager Tudeen was during his valuable tenure at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. He was especially astute in negotiating benefits for employees. I will always be grateful for the time we worked together. He possessed an engaging personality and expansive institutional knowledge. May your sorrow be replaced with fond memories of times gone by. With fond regard, Sadie Darnell
Mike was such a sweet man. I always enjoyed his company. He will be missed. Please accept my sympathy and prayers for his family.
My condolences to the family. Mike was a great guy and I will never forget a Friday here at ACSO. He would ensure we all had candy out of the great orange bowl. He served with a smile and took note to everyone's favorite kind of candy. Mike I appreciate the brightness you added to our day and now you receive sweet rest now and know that you are missed.
Mike was always a great co-worker and friend, and I could go to him with whatever issue or problem and he would always have advice or a solution. He was always a very down to earth person in my opinion. His 'person type' is very rare these days.
I met Mike when we both worked at ASO. He was easy to work with and we soon became good friends. His smile , humor and friendship will be sorely missed. RIP my friend.
Rest easy Mike.
The first time I met Mike he was doing my polygraph back in 1984. We hit it off immediately and were friends and Gator fanatics from that point on! Mike's humor was truly witty and unique and he will always be remembered for his kindness and advice. It was an honor and a blessing to have known him as he really enriched my life. Mike will be missed.
Mike was responsible for ASO hiring me
Very sorry to hear the news about Mike's passing. He was quite a colorful character back in our time together at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at Duke. Always lots of fun and showed a genuine concern for all our friends. Many fond memories.
Michael was a wonderful friend to me in college, and a true brother. I will miss him!
Rest in peace, Tudy. Thanks for making it possible for me to join NC Alpha. I didn't know you as well as the residents of House O, but you were loved by your brothers in Phi Kappa Psi.