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Luke Moder Obituary

Luke Thomas Moder

Luke Thomas Moder, 67, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning. He was born on August 4, 1947 to Robert Moder and Josephine Luben. Luke was a proud veteran having served in the US Army from 1964 until 1968. On June 6, 1970 he married Sue Ebenhoe in Appleton. Luke loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, watching the birds in his front yard, and, this winter watching the squirrels. He retired from Appleton Papers in 2009 after more than 40 years there. He also worked for Lawrence University many years painting, renovating and detailing the Victorian homes on campus. Most importantly he enjoyed fishing with his six grandkids. He loved cuddling with them and always had his wallet handy to show off their pictures.

Luke will be lovingly missed by his wife, Sue, three children; Stacey (Craig) Trautsch, Sun Prairie, Chad (Lori) Moder, Appleton, Todd Moder, Appleton, six grandchildren; Hannah, Maggie, Adam, and Alex Trautsch, Collin and Allison Moder, brothers and sisters; John (Betsy) Moder, Linda Stadler, Ed (Julia) Luben, Patty Firkus, a sister-in-law Kathie (Steve) Milhaupt, and his step mother, Laverne Moder, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Luke was preceded in death by his parents, his step father Edward Luben, sisters, Sharon and Cynthia and a sister-in-law, Jan Moder.

The funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. McDonald St. with Fr. Falk officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Fr. Falk for everything he has done. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in his name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Luke Moder

16 Entries

Anthony Lange

February 10, 2015

Deepest of condolences to the Moder family, Luke was always a nice guy who you could talk to. A great Father and Family man. He will be deeply missed.

Dave Ponczoch

February 8, 2015

Dear Moder Family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your husband and father. I was able to get to know Mr. Moder thanks to my friendship with his son. Mr. Moder knew so much about cars, fishing and so many other things. It was always a pleasure to see him, joke around with him and feel his genuine kindness. He's a great man. My prayers are with the Moder family.

February 8, 2015

Jack and family sorry for your loss your all in our prayers and thoughts..GOD BLESS You . Boomer & Roger Kohli

Adam Otis

February 7, 2015

Like someone said in a previous post, Luke was one of the good guys. He truly was. He will be missed by many.

John Ponczoch

February 7, 2015

A great man who loved his family, friends and country. He will truely be missed by all whose lives he's touched.

February 7, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We know that those who leave us here in mortality are welcomed by loved ones in eternity.
John & Ginny Ponczoch Family

February 6, 2015

So sorry to here of the passing of Tom. We are thinking & Praying for Gods Comfort at this sad time.
In Friendship,
George & Cheryl Latza

Jared & Bridget Kufner

February 5, 2015

May the memories you have of him carry you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and know we are here for you if you need a hug or someone to talk to. He will be greatly missed. You have our deepest sympathy.

February 5, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the entire Moder family. He will be remembered by many especially by all the hunting crew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless.
Bill, Mary Ann, Jordan, Carter & Spencer Hoffman

Sue Green

February 4, 2015

Dear Sue and Family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Memories are timeless treasures of the heart. I will remember you and your loved one today and always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue Green

Andrea Roberts

February 4, 2015

I had the privledge of knowing Luke from working at Appleton Papers. He was always sharing pictures of trophy fish and telling stories of the ones that got away. Luke loved his grandchildren very much. He kept their pictures in his wallet and shared them every chance he could get. Each time he would remark, "Look at em, each one cuter then the next". He was one of the nice guys and always a gentleman. He will be remembered by many and missed all who knew him. God bless the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you are in our hearts. Kurt and Andrea Roberts

Nancy and John Steffes

February 4, 2015

John and Betsy our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you will much your brother as you did a lot together

Sherry Bassett

February 4, 2015

Tom, was a great fun living person. I met him in grade school and went all through school together. My last name (miller) ment that he alway's sat ehind me in some classes which he loved o he could tease me. We graduated in the same class and met up again latewhen he and Sue we're clients at my beauty salon. His sense of humor. And big smile and laugh will alway's be in my memories of him, So very sorry for you.

February 4, 2015

we will miss seeing Luke at Fox Communities CREDIT union Vicki & BARB

Dan Wachtendonk

February 4, 2015

So sad to hear of Luke's passing. We worked together at Appleton Papers for many years. Will always remember our fishing trips on the Winneconne bridge and all his stories about hunting and fishing. My condolences to his family. He was truly a nice guy.

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