Milton W. Lueke

Milt died Friday, May 22, 2015 at Brookstone Acres in Columbus.

Milton W. Lueke was born May 28, 1924 in Platte County, Nebraska to Walter G. and Lillie B. (Held) Lueke. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1941 at age sixteen. He became a pilot as a teenager, bought an airplane with his neighbor and best friend, Cliff Hibbel, which they flew from their fathers farms. Milt served in the Post War Occupational Army in Germany from November 1945 - August 1947. He married the love of his life Evelyn "Eps" Dietz on February 14, 1946 at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus. In his early years, Milt was a well-known salesman for Metropolitan Life Insurance. He then became a realtor and was active in the Chamber of Commerce. Milt build and sold over 40 homes in Columbus in addition to doing concrete work. He helped raise funds and build St. Bon's elementary school and later Scotus Central Catholic. In his later years using his realtor license, Milt worked for N.P.P.D. as a "Right Of Way" buyer until retiring in 1986. He was a descendent of John Held, one of the 13 founders of Platte County. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, Knights of Columbus, Hartman Post #84 American Legion, and V.F.W. Milt enjoyed restoring cars and was renowned for his Studebaker restorations, as well as dancing with "Eps", golfing, and playing pool.

He is survived by:
Son: Walter J. (Marylu) Lueke of Houston, TX
Son: Robert H. (Kathie) Lueke of Lincoln, NE
Daughter: Mary (Tim) Yokley of Genoa, NE
Son: Jay F. (Ann) Lueke of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Barb (Darin) Christensen of Columbus, NE
9 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Walter and Lillie Lueke
Wife: Evelyn Lueke
Son: Mark D. Lueke
Sister: Vernetta (Art) Hellbusch

Memorials may be directed to the Platte County Historical Society, St. Bonaventure or Scotus Central Catholic.