Frank Otto Luckert

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Frank Otto Luckert Frank was born on April 20, 1931, on a farm near Edson, Kansas, to the late Fredrick Luckert and Emma (Held) Luckert. He passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. Frank attended schools at Edson through his sophomore year of high school and graduated from Nickerson High School. In 1952, he joined the Army during the Korean War. He was in the Signal Corps and was stationed in Germany. After the war, he worked in the oil fields while saving money to buy a farm. He married Judith Lea Saddler in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, on June 1, 1963. He and Judy bought a farm in Norton, Kansas, where they farmed for the next 43 years. Frank loved the land and loved farming. His hobby was going to auctions and riding his bike. In the summer of 2006, he and Judy moved into Norwich after retiring from farming. Shortly after moving, they joined the Norwich United Methodist Church. Frank is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Kristy (Gary) Snyder, Daniel Luckert and Andrew Luckert; grandchildren, Joshua (Chelsea) Snyder, Jonathan (Brittne) Snyder, Madison (Walker) Hinkle, Meagan and Olivia Luckert; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Will and Annie Snyder, Ayden and Asher Hinkle; siblings, Frieda (Elmer) Roberts, Grace Pyles, Beaulah Barbosa and Ernest Luckert.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George, William and Charles Luckert; sisters, Florene, Marie and Viola Luckert. Visitation, 6 pm – 8 pm, Tuesday, February 5, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Service, 10 am, Wednesday, February 6, at United Methodist Church, 623 E. Burns in Norwich, KS. Interment at 1:45 pm at Highland Cemetery in Medicine Lodge, KS. Memorials established with Amedysis Foundation, 250 W. Douglas, S-110, Wichita, KS 67202 and Family Health & Rehabilitation Daisy House, 639 S. Maize Ct., Wichita, KS 67209. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.

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  1. I personally do not remember ever meeting him but His daughter was a good friend in school. She is a kind funny wonderful person & I am sure part of that came from him.

  2. Judy, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Preacher (my TDI dog) and I really enjoy visiting with you and Frank and the stories you shared about your life together. Hope the visits helped. Frank will be missed by us.

  3. Rest Frank, until you hear at dawn,
    the low, clear reveille of God.

    Thank you for your service to this nation.

  4. My heart is sad for you and your family. Praying for God to fill you with his peace and comfort. God bless you, Richard and Letrice Lewis

  5. Judy and Family, Thinking of you during this time. I enjoyed spending time with Frank and talking about the weather and looking outside. Our afternoons of playing cards and sharing stories will always be a treasured memory.

  6. I am so sorry to learn of Franks passing. Judy, my heart breaks for you. I enjoyed visiting and knowing you both so much. I admired Franks tenacity as he lived with pain and Judy, you are a saint! Your love and respect for Frank was always apparent.


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