Judith "Judy" Lea Luckert
February 17, 1940 ~ January 7, 2023
Judith “Judy” Lea (Saddler) Luckert, was born on February 17, 1940, on a farm near Sun City, Kansas to Fred and Mary (Barlow) Saddler. She passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the age of 82. Judy attended Gerlane School for eight years, attended Medicine Lodge High School, graduating in 1957. Following graduation she attended Pratt Community College, graduating with an associate’s degree in 1959.
Judy worked as a secretary in Medicine Lodge. She married Frank Otto Luckert in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, on June 1, 1963. After marrying, they moved to the farm located in Norton, Kansas in 1964. In 1966, Judy was employed at Norton State Hospital as an Activity Therapist for 23 years. She also worked at DSNK for three years, and then continued her career working at Eisenhower Elementary School for six years as a para. After retiring, Judy became a substitute teacher which she did for nine years.
In 1956, Judy joined the Methodist Church in Medicine Lodge, and then joined the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Norton. After moving to Norwich, Kansas, she joined the Methodist Church. She then became an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church after moving to Wichita. She was a member of LWMS, Methodist Women, The Arc of Kansas, Red Hatters of Norwich, severing as an officer in many of those groups.
Survived by her children, Kristy Ellen (Gary) Snyder, Daniel Eric Luckert, and Andrew Claude Luckert; grandchildren, Joshua Snyder, Jonathan Snyder, Madison Hinkle, Meagan Luckert, Olivia Luckert; great-grandchildren, Samantha Snyder, Matthew Snyder, Will Snyder, Annie Snyder, Ayden Hinkle, Asher Hinkle; sister, Dee Anne Foster.
Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Otto Luckert; parents, Fred and Mary E. Saddler; brother, John F. Saddler; sisters, Betty Saddler, and Linda Wise.
Visitation, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 12, 2023; Service, 10:00 am, Friday, January 13, 2023, both at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Graveside service, 2:30 pm, Friday, January 13, 2023, at Highland Cemetery in Medicine Lodge, KS.
A memorial has been established with: Aldersgate United Methodist Church Youth Enhancement Stock, 7901 W. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67205.
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I remember Judy welcoming my brother, Paul, and me to her home for playdates with her kids, particularly Daniel and Andrew. Many times she’d invite us to stay for dinner and a sleepover as well. All this depended, of course, on my family being willing to drive us down the road from the Klotz or Wudtke farm to the Luckert’s farm.
Good times.
Unforgettable times.
So generous and warm to us kids.
Much love and gratitude for cherished memories.
Thank you.
David Wegener, Centralia, WA
My husband and I grew up in Barber County and we knew the Saddler family. We also moved to Norton, Kansas and met Judy there. We were friends with Judy and her family. She was a wonderful and caring lady. We were saddened by her death as we did not know that she was ill. I was a Facebook friend of hers too. Our sympathy to her family as she was loved by all who knew her. Blessings
Thank you, Judy, for being a great neighbor to Mom, Nora Allender, during your years in Norwich. She so enjoyed your visits! (as did I) Prayers for your family as they say goodbye to a wonderful Mother, grandmother & great-grandmother.