Edward W. Lucke Sr.

1928 - 2014

Edward W. Lucke, Sr.

Born: May 21, 1928; Albany, NY

Died: May 30, 2014; Woodstock, IL

Edward Wallace Lucke, Sr., age 86, of Woodstock, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home in Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany, NY on May 21, 1928 to Charles Bahan and Lois (Wallace) Lucke. He married Ellen Vedsman on June 17, 1950 in New York City. Together they had two children, Edward W. Lucke Jr. and Laura N. Lucke. Ellen preceded him in death on December 28, 1986. Edward was remarried to Cynthia Pearson on May 21, 1988 in Park Ridge, IL. Together they had three children, Catherine J. Lucke, Kimberly R. Lucke, and Richard F. Lucke.

Edward attended the Albany Academy as a cadet. He went on to attend several colleges including; Yale, where he was a track athlete, Colombia and the Colorado School of Mines; receiving several degrees including a Masters in Engineering. He worked for the US Gypsum Co. retiring in 2001 as Director of Mines and Geological Services after 46 years of service. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, planting trees, and having bonfires. He was an avid reader and he also enjoyed traveling.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia P. Lucke; five children, Edward W. Lucke Jr., Laura N. Lucke, Catherine J. Lucke, Kimberly R. Lucke, and Richard F. Lucke; two grandchildren, Edward W. Lucke III and Brian B. Lucke; and two nephews, Earl Goodrich and Charles Goodrich.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ellen V. Lucke; his sister, Edwina Goodrich; and a nephew, Hoyt Goodrich.

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 10:00 am until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 2018 N. Seminary Ave. in Woodstock. All other services will be private.

For more information, call Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710, or visit us on the web at www.slmcfh.com