Herman Ambrose Lueke
July 13, 1928 – November 10, 2017

Herman Ambrose Lueke of Caleb Village, Humboldt , SK, passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Friday, November 10, 2017.  He was 89 years of age.  Herman, the eighth of 13 children, was born on July 13, 1928, to Herman Sr. and Clementina (nee Duerr) Lueke at home on their farm in the Willmont district, five miles west of Fulda, SK.  He was raised there and attended Keller School.  After completing Grade 9, Herman helped run the Lueke family’s business, H. J. Lueke General Store which also included the post office, and also worked on the family farm, which he much preferred.  However, in 1947, he and his brother Art took over the store operation.  As well, they did a lot of custom grain hauling, and until 1982, delivered bulk fuel to farmers.  On July 2, 1951, he married Edna Renneberg in St. Benedict.  Their union was blessed with four children, two sons and two daughters.  In January 1952, Herman bought Art’s share of the store, and also continued with various side lines.  An active member of the community, Herman served as a school trustee, parish secretary, board member for the Fulda Community Centre, provided maintenance for the hall, made curling ice, and tended to the Fulda water plant.  In Humboldt, Herman was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  In his “leisure time”, he enjoyed wood working projects, such as making purple martin houses and refinishing furniture, curling, golfing, fishing, playing slow pitch, going for Sunday drives, and in his younger years, playing baseball.  Travelling with Edna to Barbados, Germany, Arizona, California, Florida, and Vancouver Island were highlights in his life.  Herman was known as a humble and kind person, and a man of deep faith.   He was always willing to help anyone, no matter what the task – and always with enthusiasm!   No doubt his grandchildren and great-grandchildren will still smile when they recall how he taught them to make funny faces, and how much he too, loved ice cream.  Right to the end, Herman remained active, going for his daily walk.  It was so fitting that he passed away doing what he loved best – walking to St. Mary’s Villa to spend time with his beloved wife.  “Well done, good and faithful servant”.  (Matthew 25:21)  Herman will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, EDNA (nee Renneberg) Lueke; four children, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild:  MURRAY (Val) Lueke and family:  Hayley Toth and children Paul and Ellie, and Gillian Lueke; KATHLEEN (Dude) Kerley and family, Bryce Kerley, Scott (Lydia) Kerley and son Eli, and Ross (Stephanie) Kerley; SHIRLEY Wright and family, Chad (Marcia) Wright and family, Trent (Stormie) Wright and son Wyatt, Trevor Wright, Tihanna Wright, and Terena Wright, Jason Wright, Lindsay Wright and children Nolan, Paige and Jase; and FLOYD (Elaine) Lueke and family, Derek (Arianne) Lueke, Teri (J.R.) Tarrant and daughter Zoey, and Morgan Lueke (Liam Duffley); two brothers and two sisters:  Clarence Lueke, Francis Lueke, Bernice Becker, and Dolores Beuker; and by numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his father, Herman Lueke (1982); mother, Clementina (nee Duerr) Lueke (1987); and by five sisters and three brothers:  Florence Bowering, Anne Reinhart, Caroline and Loretta Lueke (both in childhood), Marcellus Lueke, Arthur Lueke, Marianne Steiner, and Donald Lueke.   The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., presided by Fr. Michael Yaremko.  Others taking part were:  Arianne Lueke, crossbearer; Joanne Buhs and Jerome Renneberg, scripture readers; Terry Struck, intentions; Lyle and Cheryl Lepsenyi, giftbearers; Sandy Lueke and Auralee Leadbeater, memorial table attendants; and Murray Lueke, eulogist.  Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.   An honor guard was formed by members of the Knights of Columbus.  Honorary pallbearers were Scott Kerley, Jason Wright, Lindsay Wright, and Hayley Toth.  Active pallbearers were Chad Wright, Bryce Kerley, Ross Kerley, Derek Lueke, J.R. Tarrant, Teri Tarrant, Morgan Lueke, and Gillian Lueke.  Interment followed at St. Joseph’s R.C. Cemetery, Fulda.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Mary’s Villa Foundation or the Fulda Hall.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)