William B. “Papa Lu” Lueck, 81, of the town of Wescott, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Seymour. Bill was born March 16, 1938, in Neenah, the only child of Bernard and Constance (Hahl) Lueck. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Menasha, Class of 1956.
On June 24, 1961, Bill was united in marriage to Helen Malischke in Milwaukee. He was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Cecil. He worked for Outagamie Bank in Appleton. Bill went on to own and operate his own accounting business for over 30 years where he served small businesses and completed personal income tax returns. He was on the board of directors of Villa Phoenix in Appleton and was the business manager for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton.
Bill was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and attended the infamous 1967 Ice Bowl. He loved watching his children and grandchildren play football during their careers in school. Bill and Helen have been coming to their Loon Lake cottage since 1962; in 2006, they tore down their cottage to build their permanent home.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Helen; his children, Dennis (Mary) Lueck, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Mary Claire Lueck, of Shawano, Scott (Jody) Lueck, of Appleton, and Greg (Chris) Lueck, of Walworth; 12 grandchildren, Tyler (Rosemary), Jake (Emily), Allison (A.J.) Riehle, Mitch, Zack, Nick, Jennifer, Alyssa, Ben, Makenzie, Sydney and Lizzie; and two great-grandchildren, Avery and Arlette. He is further survived by his cousin, Barbara Hahl, of Columbus, Ohio, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial Mass for Bill was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Cecil, with the Rev. Scott Valentyn and Deacon Todd Raether officiating. Inurnment was in St. Martin of Tours Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, March 9, 2020, from 4-8 p.m. at Swedberg Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation continued Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mary Claire for the loving care of her father.
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William B. ‘Papa Lu’ Lueck
