William Joseph Luecke, 65, formerly of Jefferson City, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Fayette Caring Center, Fayette, Mo. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Frank Joseph and Clara Josephine Rackers Luecke. Survivors include two nieces, Pam Himmelberg, Overland Park, Kans.; and Suzanne Schulte, Westphalia, Mo.; and two nephews, Ronald Luecke, Lohman, Mo.; and Steve Luecke, Rolla, Mo. He was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Luecke. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. Edwin A. Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.