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Arnold Luebke Obituary
Arnold C. Luebke, age 95, of 3511 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, August 2, 2015 at his residence.
He was born on July 31, 1920 in Newton, son of the late Arnold and Elsa (Waack) Luebke. Arnie served with the United States Army. On October 17, 1945 he married the former Ruth Carol Vetter in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2008. Arnie began his employment with Stocks Manufacturing of Newton in 1948 until his retirement in 1983 at the age of 62. He was a member of the Newton Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Arnie was also an active volunteer for the Manitowoc Senior Center and the Manitowoc County Fair.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Jeanne and Dennis Helke, Indianapolis, IN; three sons and three daughters-in-law: Jerry and Marilyn Luekbe, Charles Luebke, Chris and Debbie Luebke, Sue Luebke, all of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren: Jim Helke, Sadie (Brian) Crawford, Sabrina (Sam) Woodford, Mike (Guangxiao) Helke, Becky (Tige) Prickett, Jesse (Erika) Luebke, Petra (Ryan) Morris, Koren Luebke, Kari Luebke and fiancé Nathan Kopecky, Andrew Luebke; fourteen great grandchildren: Samantha, Saige, Sarren, Wanjing, Wancai, Hannah, Molly, Ava, Sloane, Hudson, Vada, Noapeh, Huyanna and Everleigh. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Edmund and Edna Luebke, Art and Florence Luebke, Rueben Luebke; one sister and brother-in-law: Ida Mae and Richard Kujawski; and a brother-in-law: Donald Vetter.
Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be the Rev. Robert Kujawski with burial of the cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 until 10:45 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials would be appreciated to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Arnie's greatest joy was spending time with his family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arnold Luebke
August 6, 2015
My sympathy goes out to your family Dennis and Jeanie. May he rest in peace.
Donna Voss
Ed and Gerty Free
August 5, 2015
Jeanne, Dennis and family, our sympathy to all of you. I know how hard it is to lose a parent even though they lived a nice long life.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Betty Ann Hanson Eisch
August 4, 2015
I wish to offer my deepest sympathy to the Luebke family for your loss. I remember the card games played at the Hanson house on Custer St. with Ruth and Arnie. Those were some good times.
August 4, 2015
Jeanne and Dennis,the Luebke boys I`m so sorry about your Dad,They, your parents were like mine.They were always there to talk too.Be it now known they are togethere in the Lord`s arms.Ken and LuAnn Wagner, Rochester,Mn.
Ernie & Karen Carstens
August 4, 2015
Jerry and Mare-we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May you find comfort knowing that your old friends are thinking about you.
Tove Alecksen
August 4, 2015
I always enjoyed stopping to see Arnold as a Meals on Wheels customer. I often entered his front door to the sound of polka music on Tuesday mornings. My condolences to you.
August 3, 2015
Dear Jer and Mare, So sorry about your Dad. I will not be able to attend the service, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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