Obituary of David Gerald Lueck

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn, 5 children: Sharon (Chris) Lester of Kansas City, MO, Carla (Chris) Ferrari of Grayslake, IL, Cathy (Kevin) Recker of Peosta, IA, Steven Lueck of Kansas City, and Susan (Ryan) Mohr of Polk City, IA, 5 grandchildren: Jeff Recker, Alycia Recker, Derek Lester, Caitlin Lester and Ethan Recker, 3 sisters: Lillian (Mert) Jasper of Manchester, IA, Marion (David) Brunkan of Dyersville and Mary Jane (Charles) Boerner of Milwaukee, WI, a brother, Dennis (Sandy) Lueck of Dubuque, and a brother-in-law, Dale Bartels of Dyersville. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Helen Witte Bartels, a brother-in-law, John Witte and nephews: Mark Jasper and Jeff Loney. David was born on January 21, 1939 in Petersburg, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Marie M. (Ferring) Lueck. He married Marilyn E. Lansing on August 18, 1962 in New Vienna, Iowa. Together they farmed near Petersburg. He was a member of the Ss. Peter & Paul Parish & Council, Delaware County Extension Council, Bremen Township Annual Trustee Chairman and in 1984, received the Delaware County Distinguished Dairyman Award. David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Friends may call from 3 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, in Petersburg, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. John O'Connor.