Gloria Marie

Luecke

Mrs. Gloria Marie (nee: Brissette) Luecke, of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1931 in St. Louis, MO., to the late Joseph and Marie (nee: Funk) Brissette. Gloria had reached the age of 93 years.

Gloria was united in marriage to Clarence Henry Luecke on September 2, 1950 in Mehlville, MO. They celebrated over 68 years together before his passing in 2019. Gloria earned a bachelor's degree and worked as a secretary in her early career. She and her husband were very active members of Frieden's UCC in Warrenton, where she sang in the church choir and was involved in the Dorcus Society.  She was one of the founding members of the VFW in Arnold, MO and was also an active member in the VFW of Warrenton. She was involved in the American Legion of Warrenton and was also a member of the Big Red Boosters for many years. Gloria enjoyed cooking, especially baking for her family and friends. She loved to quilt and do seamstress work. She also enjoyed working at the voting polls for several years. Gloria's greatest joy came from her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, they were her pride and joy. Gloria was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to so many.

Gloria Luecke was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence; her parents, Joseph and Marie; one brother, Allen Brissette; extended family, Vickie Cupp. Surviving family members include her children, Greg Luecke and wife Brenda, Lori Hindman and husband Michael; four grandchildren, Alexandra Luecke, Miguel Deanda, Joseph Deanda and wife Starr, Ryan Luecke; 11 great grandchildren, Ethan, Joseph Jr., Isaiah, Ariana, Mason, Tristan, Elijah, Aleseandra, Jayden, Sirreya, Treyden; one brother, Joseph Brissette and wife Kathy; extended family, Shawn Creger, Patti Berryman, and Rhonda Hoffman; her grandchildren, Amy, Lacey, Erin and Nathan; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Gloria Luecke's family will host a Celebration of her life on Monday, September 16, 2024 with a visitation from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 beginning at 10:00 AM, at Friedens United Church of Christ 313 East Main Street Warrenton. Burial will follow at the Holstein UCC Cemetery in Marthasville.  Memorial donations made in honor of Mrs. Gloria Luecke are suggested to be given to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or to Frieden's UCC, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences are available at www.martinfuneral.net.