Joseph J. Lueck
November 16, 1971 -
August 16, 2025
Joe Lueck always marched to his own drummer, so it will come as no surprise to those who knew him that he was adamant his obituary should read, "Joe Lueck is dead." He also hated obituaries that didn't include a cause of death, so we are saddened to announce that Joe succumbed to liver failure after a long illness on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was 53.
Joe was a born tinkerer and a jack of all trades. If something was broken, he wanted to know how it worked and how to put it back together again-usually better than before. He had a special love for vintage televisions, happily coaxing them back to life even when they were found on the curb. As a teenager, he even replaced the engine in his car, a feat that set the tone for a lifetime of ingenuity.
He is survived by his father, Robert Lueck of Park City, IL; his mother, Susan Lueck of Kenosha; his brother, Jeffery "Chip" Lueck of Kenosha; his sister, Jennifer Lueck of Kenosha; and his beloved "Auntie Betty" Lueck of Kenosha, who was always like a second mother to him.
Memorial services honoring Joe’s life will be held privately.
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Kathleen WynnPosted on:
September 1, 2025I am so sorry about Joe. I will really miss him. He was always so positive to talk to and always joking around and being funny. Love you , Joe
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Jorie GniotczynskiPosted on:
August 29, 2025I am very sorry for everyone’s loss. May he rest in peace and away from illness.
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Jorie GniotczynskiPosted on:
August 29, 2025I am very sorry for everyone’s loss. May he rest in peace and away from illness.
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Sheri KerrPosted on:
August 27, 2025Joe, you were a wonderful man, a wonderful neighbor and a lot of fun at the block party. God bless you and your family.
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August 25, 2025Dear Betty we are so sorry about Joe. I know how much you love your family God bless you ,
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Mirta DeLeonPosted on:
August 24, 2025My condolences and prayers to the Lueck family. Joe was a dear friend and will definitely be missed. Joe now who will call me Mirdini? Buddy you are one of a kind ❤️🥰🙏
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Debbie WordenPosted on:
August 22, 2025Joe was truly one of a kind. He brought a unique energy to the workweek—always making things more interesting and fun. He had a way of casually sharing quirky stories or surprising details about his life that would leave you amazed, wondering how you'd never heard them before. Joe will be remembered with great fondness and missed deeply by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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Chris LucchettiPosted on:
August 22, 2025To Joe, my dear friend,
I don't know whatever I would've done without you or will do without you going forward. You helped me out with so many things in so many ways where I couldn't help myself. You were a better friend to me than I ever was to you and I will miss you dearly. Rest in the arms of Jesus now. Until we meet again in heaven.
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Denise MatelPosted on:
August 21, 2025Oh my goodness I was so sad to hear this! I worked with Joe for many years at SuperValu and just recently again at UNFI. He called me on Teams when he saw my name come up in the directory! He said “I was so pleased to see you name - I work here too”. This is so sad - life is short. My sincere condolences to the family!
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Patrick WeyandPosted on:
August 21, 2025Growing up, your house and family was always there next door. Not neighbors but more like brothers and sisters. So many good memories. You will be missed. Love and prayers to your family.
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Kelly TankersleyPosted on:
August 21, 2025I was so sad to hear of his passing. I met him when he went to Bradford high school. We didn't see each other much after high school, but we were happy to see each other. He will be missed.
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Cheryl HydePosted on:
August 21, 2025I am so very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I worked with Joe at SuperValu for many years. He was a very kind, helpful person to everyone.
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Dawn BestPosted on:
August 21, 2025Joe was a great friend. I worked with Joe for many years, even when our department was split up, we still talked every day or IM'd each other. Yes, he loved to fix things, they are many memories of Joe on the weekends when it was slow finding things to fix. Many good memories of outside work activities also. He will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers for the family,
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Victoria TredinnickPosted on:
August 20, 2025I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I remember him from the 1980s, with fondness, as Chip's younger brother. He introduced me to video games -- a first for me -- and I think of him every time I hear one of those classic games mentioned. He was so easy to be around. My heart goes out to you all.
