Kenneth Raymond “Kenny” Luecke, 71, Folk, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 17, 1952, to the late Raymond Joseph and Lydia Elizabeth (Stegeman) Luecke in Jefferson City.
He was a 1970 graduate of Fatima High School.
Kenny was united in marriage to Mary Ann Brune May 8, 1976, in Meta.
He co-owned and operated L & S Farms alongside his uncle for more than five decades. His dedication and hard work extended to his involvement in L & S Welding in Folk, where he specialized in crafting custom-built trailers.
Kenny was a devout member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Folk.
He found joy in various sports, particularly in following MU Tigers, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kenny’s unwavering support for his grandchildren took him to countless sports games, often seen arriving at the ballfields on his beloved John Deere Gator.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but it was his deep-rooted passion for farming, riding his John Deere tractors, and raising Black Angus cattle that truly brought him fulfillment. The simple yet profound pleasure of witnessing the crops grow held a special place in Kenny’s heart.
He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Lydia.
Kenny is survived by wife, Mary of Folk; children, Cindy Kliethermes and husband Carl of Loose Creek, Amy Rademan and husband Scott, Brad Luecke and wife Danielle, Kate Wieberg and husband Ethan and Andy Luecke and wife Brook, all of Folk; grandchildren, Case and Cooper Kliethermes, Paige and Dalton Rademan, Dylan and Kyler Luecke, Bryce, Rylie and Myles Wieberg and Cora and Hank Luecke; and siblings, Ambrose Luecke and wife Carol, Leon Luecke and wife Lisa, all of Folk and Jerry Luecke and wife Mitzi of Bland.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 26, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Folk with the Rev. Dylan Schrader and the Rev. Anthony Viviano officiating.
Interment was in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes in Westphalia.
