Hoffmann, Clara

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
Louis Luebke31
Clara Luebke26
Gordon Luebke9
Meldon Luebke7
Dolores Luebke5
Philis Luebke4
Merlin Luebke0

Clara married Luebke, Louis Carl 5 Dec 1918, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Louis (son of Luebke, Albert Theodore and Harp, Anna Caroline) was born 12 Aug 1898; died 5 Jul 1957, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Community Lutheran Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
Louis Luebke31
Clara Luebke26
Gordon Luebke9
Meldon Luebke7
Dolores Luebke5
Philis Luebke4
Merlin Luebke0

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 23 Sep 2017; APC

Notes:

1930 Census:
Louis Luebke31
Clara Luebke26
Gordon Luebke9
Meldon Luebke7
Dolores Luebke5
Philis Luebke4
Merlin Luebke0

Obituary:
Merlin Luebke, age 88 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at Brewster Village early on the morning of Friday, September 22, 2017. Merlin was born in Appleton on June 3, 1929, son of the late Louis and Clara (Hoffman) Luebke, and was a graduate of Appleton High School. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. In July of 1951, he married Betty Warner, whom he had met singing in the church choir. The couple enjoyed over sixty years together, until Betty's death in 2012. For many years Merlin worked with his father at Luebke Electric, and in 1957 became employed by the former Wisconsin Wire Works. He retired in 1999.
Merlin enjoyed traveling to Europe over the years, volunteering at the Children's Museum, and amateur photography. He was a longtime and faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church where he was active as an usher, deacon, and trustee. Some of his favorite times were spent sharing his "wisdom" with a grandchild or great-grandchild on his knee.
Merlin is survived by three children: Linda (Norbert) West, Jr., David (Lynn) Luebke, and Peter (Deborah) Luebke, all of Appleton; two grandchildren: Jennifer (Jason) Fryar of Tomahawk and James (Stacey) West of Menasha; two great-grandchildren: Virginia and Charlotte West; a sister: Phyllis Callaway of Appleton; a brother-in-law: James Yeakey of Shawano; two sisters-in-law: Barbara Luebke of Townsend and Janet Warner of Appleton. Other survivors include many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Gordon (Ione) Luebke, Sheldon Luebke, and Meldon (Elaine) Luebke, and Merton Luebke; three sisters: Delores (Gordy) Henderson, Inez (Jack) Mytton, and Janice Yeakey; and three brothers-in-law: Cab Callaway, Donald Warner, and Richard Warner.
The funeral service for Merlin will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 601 E. Glendale Avenue in Appleton, with Rev. Daniel Thews officiating. Interment will take place in Highland Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, on Monday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again Tuesday at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service. For more information or to share a memory of Merlin, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to all of the special angels at Brewster Village who took such good care of dad during his stay. Your compassion and care meant the world to us and you will never be forgotten by our grateful family.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Sept. 23 to Sept. 24, 2017

Merlin married Warner, Betty Abt Jul 1951. Betty was born 20 Nov 1931; died 7 Oct 2012. [Group Sheet]

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• Religious Vows: Bef 1960
• Ordained: 18 May 1960
• Obituary: 13 Jun 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Reverend Merton H. Luebke age 77 died Friday, June 8, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay with his family present. Mert was born on March 19, 1935 in Appleton, the son of the late Louis and Clara (Hoffman) Luebke. On June 15, 1957 he was united in marriage to Barbara A. Blum, in Appleton.
Mert graduated from Appleton High School in 1953. He graduated from Midland College- Fremont, Nebraska where he received his BA Degree in 1957. On May 13, 1960 he graduated from Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary where he received his Masters of Divinity Degree and was Ordained on May 18, 1960.
Reverend Luebke was called by The Board of American Missions of the United Lutheran Church in America to develop a mission church on the Northeast side of Oshkosh. In May of 1961, St. Andrews Evangelical Lutheran church was organized and Pastor Luebke served that congregation until June of 1989. He was active in Big Brothers of Winnebago County, the Campus Ministry at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh and as one of the Oshkosh Police Department Chaplains. He later was employed at Muza Metal Products in Oshkosh, Wisconsin until he fully retired.
Mert was known for his knowledge and abilities in the trades and his willingness to share his talents with others. Much of the time he was engaged in a project, often for a friend. His most extensive project was their summer cottage on Archibald Lake, which he renovated into a year-round home where he and Barbara enjoyed years of retirement. During his retirement, Mert volunteered as an ambulance driver for Townsend Fire and Rescue. He then received training, and served as an EMT. He was President of the Archibald Lake Association. Mert re-engaged in his old hobby of flying radio controlled airplanes. He was an active member of the Four Seasons Flying Club and also served as Treasurer.
Mert is survived by his wife, Barbara, Townsend, WI; three children: Mark (Michelle) Luebke, Oshkosh, WI; Andrew (Kathleen) Luebke, Oshkosh, WI; Elizabeth (Bryan) Schilling, Wausau, WI; four grandchildren: Sara & Eric Schilling, Wausau, WI; Grace & Emily Luebke, Oshkosh, WI; a sister: Phyllis (Eugene) Callaway, Appleton, WI; a brother: Merlin (Betty) Luebke, Appleton, WI; a brother- in- law: Jim Yeakey, Shawano, WI; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mert was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and three sisters.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at St. Andrew's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Jewell and Rev. Peter Martyn officiating. Visitation will be at the church from Noon until the time of service. Interment will be at Lake View Memorial Park on Saturday June 16, 2012 at 10:00 am. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1100 East Murdock Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901, or to your charity of choice .
Our family and friends were given an extraordinary gift sharing our lives with Merton Harvey Luebke. His example and guidance will be missed by all who loved him.
Thanks to the staff at Community Memorial Hospital,Oconto Falls, St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay and Unity Hospice for the care they extended to Mert and our family. Thanks to the friends and family who visited us and assisted our family.
"God's Grace Abounds"
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on June 13, 2012

Merton married Blum, Barbara [Group Sheet]

Linda — West, Norbert. [Group Sheet]