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Iris Lucke

1936 - 2024

Iris Lucke obituary, 1936-2024, Colorado Springs, CO

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1936

DIED

2024

Iris Lucke Obituary

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Iris Lucke
September 7, 1936
March 4, 2024

Iris Maxine Lucke peacefully passed away on March 4, 2024.
She was born September 7, 1936, in Pierre SD to Arthur and Leona Olson.
Iris went to Agar SD High School, and then received her teaching certificate from Dakota Wesleyan University.
Iris taught 2nd grade in the Rapid City SD school district.
Iris married her sweetheart Donald Gary Lucke, November 23, 1956, and they had a wonderful marriage lasting 67 years.
Don's 20 years in the USAF led to many moves throughout the United States and Canada. They settled in Colorado Springs in 1971.
Iris was involved in many organizations. She acted as the Financial Secretary for several of the Methodist churches for over 25 years.
She was active in several Red Hat Societies, The Depression Glass Club, City recreation hiking group, and her and Don enjoyed traveling in their travel trailer or motorhome and were a part of 4 different camping groups. Iris was involved with the UMW group and was an active member of a beloved Women's Bible study.
Iris is survived by her husband Don, her son Kevin Donald Lucke (Lynn), two grandkids, Brandon Lucke-Wold (Noelle), Michelle Lucke Swatek (Trevor) and 3 great grandchildren, Esme Iris, Soren Peter and Lilyanna Lucke. She is also survived by one brother Lowell Olson. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Vertis Olson.
A memorial service to celebrate Iris's life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 15th at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2111 Carlton Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 13, 2024.

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Susan Bowman

March 16, 2024

My prayers are with Don and the Lucke family.
Iris was a beautiful person with a wonderful outlook on life. I will miss her and her warm smile.

Lois Lucke

March 15, 2024

Uncle Donnie & family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. With love, Lois Lucke & family

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