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John Lueschen Obituary

John Adolph Lueschen

August 21, 1952 – February 5, 2022

John Adolph Lueschen died Feb. 5, 2022, at home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

He was born Aug. 21, 1952 in Columbus to Milan and Elaine Lueschen. He graduated from Leigh in 1970. He served in the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976. He married Catherine Bernt on Oct. 28, 1972 and had kids Brian Lueschen of Columbus, Nebraska; Cory Lueschen of Columbus, Nebraska; and Sara (Dave) Schoenauer of Osmond, Nebraska. Grandkids are Mackenzie Schmidt, Henley Schoenauer and Breccan Schoenauer, all of Osmond, Nebraska. He moved to Washington in June 2000. In July 2001, he married Lynn Sheldon and gained step-kids Jamie (Steve) Stubben, Jason (Melanie) Karel and Cassi Newan and Robert Miller, all of Washington. He also has four grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

He is preceded in death by parents; wife, Cathy; brother, Tom; uncle, Milton; and nieces and nephews.

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Published by The Columbus Telegram on Feb. 15, 2022.

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Joe Motley

February 16, 2022

Cory: I remember when you and I used to hang out and talk when you were in 7th grade and I was in 8th grade. Our dads used to have fun going deer hunting together. My sympathy to you and your family. Joe Motley

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