Obituary of Clotilda Lueck

Tillie is survived by 2 sisters: Clara Koelker of Dyersville, IA and Sr. Helen Esther Lueck, FSPA, of LaCrosse, WI; 2 sisters-in-law: Hattie Lueck and Hildegarde Lueck and a brother-in-law, Aloys "Allie" Lansing, all of New Vienna, IA; eight nieces and eleven nephews. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers: John, Lawrence, Herbert, and Raymond (in infancy) Lueck; 3 sisters: Olive Deutmeyer, Rose Lueck and Agnes Lansing; two brothers-in-law, Gregor Deutmeyer and Edmund Koelker; and two sisters-in-law, Irene Lueck and Marguerite Lueck. Clotilda Mary Lueck was born April 25, 1912 at home in New Vienna, Iowa the daughter of Anton and Elizabeth (Kramer) Lueck. Tillie worked on the family farm until 1945 when she moved to town with her parents. She cared for them until 1967. Tillie was a lifelong resident of New Vienna and was an active member of St. Boniface Parish and its Altar Society, helping with many parish picnics. She worked as the housekeeper for Father Michael for 5 years and for Father Drexler for 10 years. In her spare time, she loved to quilt and embroider pictures and linens. She had a good outlook on life and enjoyed the humor and stories from her many years. Tillie was a God Mother and special friend to Steve and Cathy Lueck. Memorials are preferred to Beckman High School.