Harry John Luecke

Luecke, Harry John

passed away in his sleep on November 11, 2021 in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles), California, at age 74. His tender, loving heart could no longer endure. Harry was the son of the late Harry Joseph Luecke, Jr. and the late Del K. Luecke (nee McQuade) of St. Louis, MO, brother of the late Mary Frann (nee Luecke) of Los Angeles, CA and brother-in-law of the late Ric Lee Rogers of New Mexico. Harry is survived by sisters Patricia Sauve (nee Luecke) of Los Angeles, CA and Jacqueline Rogers (nee Luecke) of New Mexico, brother-in-law Michael Sauve of Los Angeles, CA and uncle John Hain Luecke of St. Louis, MO.

Harry was born in St. Louis, MO. He was a talented athlete in his youth and always displayed a superior intellect. He graduated from Bishop DuBourg High School in 1965 and St. Louis University in 1969. Harry served as a teacher for a short time in St. Louis and worked for the St. Louis Public Broadcasting Station in the early 1970s. He spent a few years residing in Houston, TX while working in the Food and Beverage industry. He made Los Angeles his permanent home in the 1980s.

Harry was a natural leader whose dynamic personality captivated others. It was not not only his intellectual prowess that could persuade the most reticent of individuals, it was his integrity, honesty and compassion that allowed others to embrace his ideas. He never shied from protecting the defenseless, even in his youth. He could debate like a professional, maintained a deep love of language and literature, classical music, history and all products of human genius and excellence. He missed his calling as a television/film director. He had great insight into production values and cinematic techniques and understood the nuances of film making. Creativity was at the core of his endeavors. Harry was possessed of wonderful wit, charm and sincerity. Compassion was a signature trait and manifest in his career of more than 18 years at the AIDS Health Foundation in Los Angeles. He loved animals and introduced the first pet, a Beagle puppy, into the Luecke household when he was barely 10 years old.

He will be missed by colleagues, friends, family and all who knew and loved him. His life never fell short of honor, respect and personal integrity.

Donations in Harry J. Luecke's name to the AIDS Health Foundation, 6255 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, phone 323-860-5200, would be appreciated.