John “Otis” Ludiker, 82, of Pueblo West, Colorado, passed away on June 18, 2022. He was born August 5 1939 in Missouri. Otis was an upholsterer for many years and resided in La Junta, Colorado. He then attended college and changed his vocation and received his real estate license. Otis was one of the first salesmen to work with McCulloch Properties Inc. in the 1970s with the start of the project now known as Pueblo West, Colorado. In 1986, he opened his own real estate company, Land Marketing, and spent the next 36 years serving the Pueblo West Community, selling lots and building houses. To some, he was known as Mr. Pueblo West. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Sandra M. Ludiker; his son Michael R. Ludiker; grandchildren Christopher Ludiker, Michele Stanford, Joshua Ludiker, and great grandchild Rachel Stanford. At Otis’ request, cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place at a later date in La Junta, Colorado.