George J. Luecken, 78, Gheen, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Cook Hospital.

He was born in Beaulieu Township in Mahnomen County on July 11, 1939, the son of John and Caroline (Brickzin) Luecken.   He moved with his family to Linden Grove Township in 1950 and has mostly lived in the area since.  He married Mary Ann Hoover on May 6, 1961 in St. Paul.

George was a longtime, well known and well-liked self-employed logger.  He also was dedicated to his farming.  George was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying all types of hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and anything in the great outdoors.

He had many good times piloting his own plane from the airstrip on his property.

He cherished times spent with his grandchildren.

George is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary Ann in 2008; a son, Christopher in 2006, and a grandson, Jeremy 2016.

He is survived by his children, Donny (Becky) Luecken and Carol (David) Udovich; 5 brothers, Robert (Gloria) Luecken, Clarence (Virginia) Luecken, Ronald (Gloria) Luecken, Richard (Jody) Luecken, and Jack (Donna) Luecken; 4 sisters, Florence Wefel, Mildred (William) Anderson, Janice (Rusty) Wagner and Joann (Ron Plante) Lindholm; 4 Grandchildren, Steven and Derek Udovich, Cassandra Luecken and Michaela Luecken; 3 Great Grandchildren, Danika, Elizabeth, and Jack Udovich; along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

SERVICES:  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 19 ^th , 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cook, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 6-8 PM with the prayer vigil at 7:30PM at Mlaker Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon in George's honor will be at St. Mary's social hall, immediately following the service. He will then be interred in St. Bridget's Cemetery in Greaney.

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