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Lawrence Leuck Obituary
Lawrence "Larry" A. Leuck, 79, of Lafayette and formerly of Boswell, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Central. He was born September 8, 1933, in Ambia, to the late Lawrence T and Barbara G. (Pitstick) Leuck. He was a 1952 graduate of Ambia High School. He married Patricia Clark, June 2, 1956, in Dunnington; she died March 2, 2001. He then married Bonnie Geswein October 27, 2007, in Dunnington; she survives. He served in the National Guard, as a Medical Technician, from December 1951 until retiring as a Sergeant 1st Class in February 1960.
He was self-employed most of his life. He had previously owned and operated Snelling Farm Service, Inc. until it closed on 1989; he then owned and operated Leuck's Service Center from 1988 to 1989. He went on to work for Jasper County Co-op in Boswell for 10 years, retiring in 1999. From 1970-2007 he helped Jim Shoemaker, with funerals, at the former Yuill-Shoemaker Funeral Home in Boswell. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had also worked for several years, as an EMT, for the Boswell Community Ambulance Service. He enjoyed woodworking, bird watching, gardening, John Deere tractors, his motorcycle, watching sports, particularly, Purdue, the Colts and the Cubs. He loved to bake his special apple pies.
He is survived by three daughters, Terri (Stuart) Jones, Danville, Va., Bonnie (Stephen) Sondgeroth, Fowler, Deborah (Lawrence Jeff) Johnson, Manila Philippines; two sons, Jeffrey (Kerry) Leuck, West Lafayette and Phillip (Beth) Leuck, Kokomo; three step-daughters, Bev (John) Goekler, Marshall, Ill., Brenda (Craig) Anderson, Zionsville, Becky (Ron) Nelson, Lebanon; step-son, Brian (Susie) Geswein, West Lafayette; 38 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Barbara G. Schmidt, Lafayette and Arlene Smith, Otterbein.
A brother, Donald Leuck, precedes him in death.
Visitation will be, Friday, March 22, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m., with Rosary at 5 p.m., at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dunnington, with Father Donald Gross officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Dunnington. Memorial Contributions, may be made, to Benton County EMS Donation Fund or St. Mary's Catholic Church Dunnington.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Leuck
March 27, 2013
"Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted." My deepest sympathy to all the relatives and loved ones. Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the funeral. God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow.
Eddie Grogan
Jo Switzer
March 26, 2013
Terri -- Through the years you've been loyal, devoted, and loving as your Dad lived with his injuries. You drove many miles and prayed many prayers to bring him comfort. He must have been a wonderful father to raise such a daughter. My deep condolences to you and your brothers and sisters. What a gift from God to have Larry Leuck as your Dad.
Wendy Worley
March 25, 2013
Debbie, Samantha, Megan and Steve, I just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you and your family during this time. Our heartfelt condolences to you. I hope you have a safe flight and no delays due to the weather.
Sarah leuck
March 25, 2013
My grandpa was the greatest. I will truly miss him. I remember working in the garden with him and running back inside to help grandma with snapping the green beans. I will always keep them near to my heart. Rip both of you love you!
Frank Little
March 23, 2013
Larry and I were classmates and we were soldiers; we were buddies. We traveled and worked together. We saw the western states in 1951. Larry was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. R.I.P. from Frank Little, Ambia High School, Class of 52.
Steve and Donna Allen
March 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Leuck family. We both thought a lot of Larry and Pat. Bonnie also became a bright spot in his life. I really enjoyed working with him at the funeral home and he always saved a spot for me to park. He will be missed by many. May you find comfort in the coming days in the fact that he has now been made whole again.
Mary Hislope & family
March 22, 2013
Larry was a good friend and neighbor
Dale & Janet Alter
March 22, 2013
To the Leuck family. I'm sorry to hear about your loss of Larry. Larry & Pat were really nice to me when I would come over to visit. Your family would take me swimming whenever I would come to Boswell to stay with my Grandma Betty. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. Dale Alter
Cynthia & Samantha Shoemaker
March 22, 2013
My thoughts & prayers are with Larry's kids & grandkids. The Leucks were our neighbors for almost 20 years & were a 2nd family 2 us. Larry worked with dad & Pat babysat for us kids(& made the best bananna bread). Both were wonderful, kind & patient people. Larry will be greatly missed. Dad thought the world of Larry & it brings me some peace 2 know our parents have been reunited in heaven. To his wife Bonnie, u saw him thru some difficult years and that means alot. Rest in peace Larry.
March 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and Ruby Goodman
March 22, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Leuck family.
Jim &Deb Courtney
Nancy Ross Speedy
March 21, 2013
Bonnie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you over the next few days and weeks for peace, comfort, and time management while bringing closure to this phase of your life.
Diana Vredeveld
March 21, 2013
My heart goes out to the Leuck family. you were a kind and gentle man to you children and grandchild. I know you in a happier place and I'm sure Pat is showing you all around.
Leuck Family 1975
Leslie Sondgeroth
March 21, 2013
Dearest Grandpa~~
It is so hard to think that I won't be able to visit you at St. Anthony's anymore. I know you are in a better place and you are reuniting with Grandma. I love you and miss you dearly. I will always cherish the frames that you custom made me. You were so talented. I wish I could have learned more from you.
You will be missed by many.
Love your granddaughter~
Leuck Family 1984
Lynn Lucy
March 21, 2013
Grandpa you will be missed by many.. I am happy now that you are in heaven with Grandma Leuck. I know you are telling her hi from all of us... You will be missed by KOby and Tate your little buddies.
I love you grandpa.. RIP..
Love the Lucy's
Leuck Family 1984
Lynn Lucy
March 21, 2013
Grandpa you will be missed by many.. I am happy that you are now in heaven with Grandma Leuck... i hope you are telling her hi from all of us... you will be missed dearly by Koby and Tate... RIP grandpa... love you!!!
Don Kirsch
March 21, 2013
To all the family. Your Dad and Mom where great neighbors. I cannot remember a time that if we needed a helping hand or something to help us that they where not there. So sorry for your lose.
Rachel Leuck
March 21, 2013
Grandpa Leuck,
No words can describe how much I miss you. I just wished I was there to hold your hand through the last days of your life! I didn't think that last kiss on the forehead would ever be the last. But it was. All I have now if the memories and the spirit of you. And I know when I have a concert or a musical, that you will be in that audiance watching me. And When I get married, you will be right there with me. I may not be able to see you, but i can sure feel you are here. I will never forget about you. You, Grandpa, are the sunshine of my day. You are in a better place now, with Grandma Leuck. I miss and Love you forever and always.
Jenifer Shoemaker Crisp
March 21, 2013
Such an amazing man with so many amazing memories! I will cherish every memory I have of Larry and Pat all my days. They had a huge impact on my childhood and I can't even imagine growing up without the Leucks next door. Thankfully Larry was there when we were little to warn us about the giant snake that lived in the tree out front! My last visit with Larry was bittersweet we talked about so many wonderful memories and some very sad times too. May he rest in peace. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. Love, Jenifer
One of the Last Pictures of grandpa and His Kids!!!
Rachel Leuck
March 21, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your love today and always.
March 21, 2013
To The Leuck Family, We are sorry for your loss.Always remember he is in a better place with JESUS.Don&Karen Eberhardt, Fowler Ind.
Janice Collier
March 21, 2013
This candle is lit, Larry, to guide you straight to Heaven where your family who has gone before you are waiting with open arms and smiles. I hope you plant a big garden in Heaven, and throw in a few dozen sunflowers for those of us who always loved to see your sunflowers growing - they were huge and beautiful! I will be remembering you in my prayers and you will always be missed!
Marianne Herboth
March 21, 2013
I will miss my favorite cousin. I will miss the fun and jokes we played on each other, like when Shirley Leuck Scherer and I threatened to crash your wedding but hiding under the organ in the choir loft at St. Marys! You are Shirley are probably laughing about it right now! I'm still working on the alphabet Larry. Thanks for showing me how to hold a bat to hit a ball when I was so young. Tell Larry Hagman, JR Ewing I live in his hometown now.
March 21, 2013
Leuck Family
Sorry for your loss, thinking of your entire family.Larry was one of my 55 first cousins... Kay Meihls ( daughter of Mary Leuck Herboth )
Marianne Herboth
March 21, 2013
I had lots of fun growing up and admiring you, cousin. Shirley and I SHOULD have crashed your wedding like we threatened to! You can have fun now with her talking about it and how we were going to hide under the organ in the choir loft. I never told you that, did I? Now your family knows the rest of the story! You can tell Larry Hagman I live in his hometown.
Grandchildren and some great-grandchildren
Megan Johnson
March 21, 2013
Megan Johnson
March 21, 2013
A love that will lat forever, I love you grandpa.
Samantha Johnson
March 21, 2013
A grandpa is home,
He supports you,
Holds you,
Cares for you,
Most of he loves you.
It begun with a simple seed,
in his simple garden.
As it bloomed into prosper,
so did we.
Side by side we watered,
supported,
and harvested.
We created something,
not just a seed,
not just a garden,
not just a home,
we created a connection,
one that will last forever.
One that begun with a seed.
A grandpa is home,
He supports you,
Holds you,
Cares for you,
Most of he loves you.
Fun Summer :)
Megan Johnson
March 21, 2013
Grandpa Leuck,
I will miss the summers that we used to spend together in your garden and the funny moments that we had together. I loved spending my summers with you; it will always be something I will cherish. I even loved the tone of your voice; something about it made me love you even more. I even like watching you do your wood work as you carved these perfect shapes. I was always fascinated by everything you did. I always wanted to be next to you even if you were all sweaty, for some reason I didn't mind because I was next to you. I am the type of person who never wanted to be touched, but you were almost the only person I wanted to be touched bye.
I am going to miss you and going back this summer will be strange as I am used to spending my time with you. Even if it might be strange, I will be thinking of you and I will know that you are free and happy.
I am so happy that we created great memories together over the course of my childhood. Keep your sense of humor and your smile until we see each other again. I love you?
March 21, 2013
Terri and Stuart,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Brenda Carver-North Manchester, IN
March 21, 2013
Terri, my sympathies and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your wonderful dad. Karen Failor
Phyllis Bitner
March 20, 2013
Uncle Larry,
I will miss you and treasure memories of growing up with you as a part fo those cherished moments.I know that you are with God now and that makes your heart happy.
For all of your family and loved ones, please accept our condolences as you grieve the loss of your Dad/ beloved family member.
Chris shoemaker
March 20, 2013
I am so sorry larry was such a great man. lLving next door to you all for so many years I have so many great memories of Larry your mom and the rest of your kids. I will never forget his smile nor the smell of his pipe. As crazy cuz all us kids were I never remember a time that Larry ever got angry with us, even as we battered your house with wiffle balls and baseballs and the like. My prayers are with you all.
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