Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Paul Luchsinger Obituary
COLUMBUS - Paul W. Luchsinger, 72, of Columbus, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at the Crete Manor in Crete.
The funeral service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m.
Paul W. Luchsinger was born May 10, 1933, in rural Platte County to Paul H. & Melinda H. (Durkop) Luchsinger. Paul graduated from Columbus High School in 1950. On May 26, 1953, Paul entered the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on May 25, 1955.
On December 3, 1960, Paul married Karen Asche at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. Paul worked for Reed-Veach-Wurdeman as a surveyor and eventually worked as a Project Engineer. Paul retired after 40 years of service with them. Paul was an avid Stock Car & Nascar racing fan. He enjoyed airplanes and driving through the country and checking out the farms. Paul loved his family and spending time with them.
Paul is survived by his wife, Karen Luchsinger of Columbus; daughter, Sarah Luchsinger of Columbus; daughter, Rachel (William) Nick of Lincoln; grandson, Collin Nick of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Marilyn Klug of Columbus; brother-in-law, Clinton (Jean) Asche of Spalding.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Melinda Luchsinger; and brother, David P. Luchsinger.
Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Paul Luchsinger
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Paul Luchsinger's name
Memorial Events
for Paul Luchsinger
How to support Paul's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Paul Luchsinger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
