Leon Luick's Obituary
LEON W. LUICK
KING, WISCONSIN
FORMERLY OF MADISON, WISCONSIN Age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 with his family at his side at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. He was born May 14, 1922 in Stetsonville, WI; son of Otto and Emma (Kuczenski) Luick. On June 15, 1945, Leon married Josephine Stoppa at Zion Lutheran Church in Stetsonville, WI. He was a member of the first graduating class of the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy in 1954. Leon went on to become Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1976. He was a proud member of the Madison Municipal Band and the New Horizon’s Band of Madison. Leon and Josephine were founding members of the Polish Heritage Club of Wisconsin/Madison where Leon had served as past president. He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Leon is survived by:
Wife: Josephine Luick of King, WI
Children: Jo-Ellen (Darryl) Kohn of Largo, FL
Leon “Butch” (Dorie) Luick, II of Madison, WI
Ray (Jeanne) Luick of Lodi, WI
Five Grandchildren
Two Great-Grandchildren
Brother: Donald (Marlene) Luick of Rhinelander, WI
Sister: Doris Jende of Milwaukee, WI
Sister-in-law: Betty Luick of Oregon, WI
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Emma Luick; one brother, Myron “Mike” Luick; and a brother-in-law, Gerald Jende. A Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Main Chapel at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. Chaplain Wayne Schwanke and Reverend David Susan will officiate. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Main Chapel. Burial will be at the Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King following the services on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in the name of Leon W. Luick. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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