John A. Luebke, 58, Howard, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was born in Oconto Falls on May 29, 1953 to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Kornaus) Luebke. John married his “April Girl” Julie Ducat on April 26, 1986 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Howard. He worked at Proctor & Gamble as a boiler operator technician on the C “Average” team for almost 30 years. John was a member of Ss. Edward & Isidore Catholic Church. He loved his daily crossword  puzzle, the outdoors, going on adventures and bluegrass music. John was proud to have missed only one Mole Lake Festival, for the birth of his first son. He was also a lifetime member of the Berry Lake Club.

Survivors include his wife, Julie; two sons, Luke and Jacob at home; brother, Bob Luebke (Gillett, WI); sister, Chris (Steve) Griset (Danville, CA); mother-in-law, Janice Ducat; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike Ducat; Sharon Ducat; Amy (Steve) Fairbairn; many nieces and nephews who were extremely special to John including, Brennan, his godson; numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Bernard Ducat.  

Family and friends may call at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Howard-Suamico location, 1145 Cardinal Lane, on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 3 until 7:00 p.m. and at Ss. Edward & Isidore Catholic Church, 3667 Flintville Road, Flintville, on Monday from 10 until 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the church with the Fr. David Kasperek presiding. Online condolences welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com

John, I am so sorry I did not sense your pain and desperation.  I would give anything to have one more day, hour, or minute with you.  I would tease you about how lucky you were to have me.  But I now know I was truly the lucky one.  You were a great husband, father and provider.  We never had a need for anything.  Thank you for everything you gave me, especially our two wonderful sons.  I hope you found peace.  I will love you forever - Julie

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