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Rick Lucke Obituary
A celebration of his life is 2 p.m. Monday at the East Glacier Community Hall, with a potluck feed to follow. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Hi Line Funeral Home in Cut Bank.
Survivors include his mother, Shirley Melton of Kalispell; his children, John Lucke of East Glacier, Bobbi (Myron) Lucke of Browning and Monty Montana Lucke of East Glacier; a stepdaughter, Sarah Augare of Browning; brothers LeRoy Lucke of Kalispell and Don Lucke of Bigfork; a sister, Georgia Eckerson of Kalispell; and his grandchildren, Rylee, Ryana, Cody and Jeremiah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Lucke; his stepfather, Bud Melton, a stepson, Cole Augare; and infant grandson, Chace Ryan; and a nephew, Eric.
Rick was born March 6, 1947, in Glasgow to Herman and Shirley (Oliver) Lucke. He worked in his family's outfitter business providing pack trips into the backcountry. Rick served with the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966 and later became co-owner and operator of Lucke Construction Co.
An avid outdoorsman and horseman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. Rick was a member of the Warrior Society Veteran organization in Browning.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Circle of Hope, P.O. Box 2419, Browning, MT 59417.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rick Lucke
Jack O'Loughlin
February 20, 2008
Rick's Family,
I met Rick coming home from Germany when we were in the service. there was a voice in the back, (Rick) anyone here from Montana and I said Yes, So we got together and had a very good visit. I have seen and visited with him off and on in the past years. hope and pray that memories in time will easy your sorrow.
Puck Workman
February 19, 2008
Rick was a good friend to me when I lived at Devil Creek. I'm sorry for your loss - he will be missed.
chickie boushie
February 19, 2008
had a nice visit with you when we were all back for uncle pete i remember all the good times we had as kids growing up you and your brothers and me and my brother you will be missed forever
Mary (Chops) Johnson
February 18, 2008
Rick's Family,
I am so sad to hear of your loss...all our loss. Rick was a good man. He and my husband were good friends. He came to the hospital often to visit when Randy was sick. I always appreciated that. Rick was tough on the outside but a big softy inside...and he could always make you laugh. We all have great memories of him.
Patt Etchart
February 18, 2008
Rick was a huge part of my life growing up. We were first cousins and best of friends. He was so full of life and good humor and he always encouraged me by thinking that I could do anything. We haven't seen each other over the last several years but always shared a love and a bond that never wavered. My love and prayers are for you, Rick's family.
john brekke
February 18, 2008
To the Lucke family. I am sorry to hear about Rick, He was always a friend and always willing to help me out in the backcountry. We will miss him.
Frank Boushie
February 17, 2008
my condolences to the Lucke family. thanks Rick for the pictures you gave to me last summer when we were all kids at the Park.....I still think of the days when we would go to south of Browning and get all of the horses in the spring and ride all the way back to the Lucke ranch,of course Don & Leroy was with us... what a ride home....there is no death only a changing of worlds....
Laura Wheeler
February 17, 2008
My Prayers are with you.
Mary Harwood
February 16, 2008
Monty and family, so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I loved him also. I have alot of good memories about Rick, I will miss him to. I'm so sorry.
Edward/Marlene Chief All Over
February 16, 2008
our condolences to the family, I went to school with your father back in the day.
Mary E. Calf Robe (Marceau)
February 16, 2008
My Prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Rick's family.
Richard & Leila Sanchez
February 16, 2008
To the family of Rick
We are truely sorry for your loss.
We enjoyed snowmobiling with Rick
and his wit. He was a good guy.
Nancy Bouma, Herron, Now _Crowder
February 16, 2008
Dear Lucke family,
I read in the paper today of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all with that loss. He was a great asset to the community
Your Sincerely
Nancy Bouma Herron Crowder
mike eaton
February 16, 2008
I'm glad we were able to become friends over the years. c u on the other side
Loren BirdRattler
February 16, 2008
To the family:
Rick was a great man, he was always willing to help out anyone. Please accept my condolences for your loss. Rick will be greatly missed.
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