Obituary: Luebke, William
Age 71
Bill was born December 26, 1943 in Fergus Falls, MN.
He attended a one room schoolhouse through the eighth grade graduating from Pelican Rapids High School in 1961.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, was honorably discharged in 1964 and then began a 45 year career in the trucking industry.
His career took him to every state in the nation and Canada.
Bill retired from the road and was asked to teach at Spokane Community College and North Idaho College in their trucking departments.
He loved passing his knowledge and experience on to his students who in turn appreciated him for his patience and commitment to them.
Bill’s love of fishing took him to Alaska almost every summer sharing the experience with his son Andrew, family members and friends.
After years of fishing he was still looking for that once in a lifetime catch!
Travel to Hawaii was a favorite destination visiting all islands with friends and family along with cruising and many family road trips.
Survived by his wife Marilyn of 42 years; brother and sister George Luebke and Debra Samuelson both of Minnesota; daughter Crystal Wangler (Rodney), North Dakota; son Andrew Luebke (Jolene), Otis Orchards, WA; and grandchildren Tyler, Chase, Brandon and Riley Wangler of North Dakota, and Makenah Lybbert Luebke; great-grandchildren Cayden and Brady Wangler; sister-in-law Linda Bowman (Dennis); nephew Gary Stookey and niece Gloria Stookey.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Frank and Bertha Luebke, brothers Elroy and Melvin all of Minnesota.
Services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 1:00pm at Spokane Valley Baptist Church, 1222 S. McDonald Rd.
Spokane, WA 99216 with reception to follow.