It is strange what one remembers of former students. Upon first meeting Robert Luecke I was impressed by his polite formal manner and by the extending of his hand immediately upon the introduction by his father to his future teacher. This same extended hand was always a part of his life...extending it and using it to help others throughout elementary school, high school, the USMA, and eventually in overseas duty in Vietnam.
Robert Wayne Luecke was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on 28 June 1944. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paterson, New Jersey, and later began his elementary education in the Church-owned and operated elementary school. He entered Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Ohio, on 1 February 1957. On the junior high level he was an active participant in sports and began to show an interest in music, especially in choral music.
Upon graduation, Robert entered Lutheran High School-West, Rocky River, Ohio, in the fall of 1958. As a high school student he was a strong competitor in football and basketball for four years. In his senior year he was also a member of the track team. Pursuing his interest in music, he served in the choir all four years of his high school training. During his high school years he also served as class president of the freshman class; vice president of the student council as a senior; reporter on the school newspaper, The Longhorn Scout, in his senior year; and was a member of the National Honor Society in his junior and senior years. On graduation day, 8 June 1962, Robert Wayne Luecke received his appointment to the USMA from the Honorable Representative Michael Feighn of the 20th Congressional District of Ohio.
While at the USMA Robert once again pursued his musical interest participating in the choir and serving as chief acolyte in the Protestant Chapel. After graduating in June 1966, he took additional paratrooper training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and went on to complete the Ranger School in December 1966. Assigned to the 82d Airborne Division, he was transferred to Detroit, Michigan, during the riots in the summer of 1967. Transferred again, he attended the Special Warfare School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and completed his training in October 1967. Assigned to the Special Language School at Fort Bliss, Texas, he completed this training in December 1967.
After a short leave he left Parma, Ohio, on 26 January 1968, arriving in Vietnam on 30 January 1968. On 2 March 1968, while on patrol, Lieutenant Robert W. Luecke was killed by an enemy planned and executed ambush. Throughout his life, Robert Luecke was a shining example of a dedicated Christian. Funeral services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Parma, Ohio, on 24 March 1968. Eight former elementary and high school teachers served as pallbearers. An additional service and interment were held on 26 March at the Protestant Chapel and the West Point Cemetery. Honor Guard and pallbearers were from the Company of Cadet Richard W. Luecke—Class of 1969.
In memory of Lieutenant Robert Wayne Luecke numerous memorials to the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church of Parma, Ohio, and the Lutheran High School Association of Cleveland, Ohio, were established. This latter memorial will be used to give grants to teachers on sabbatical leave scholarships so that they may be given additional training in bringing the lambs of Christ closer to their Saviour. Once again the hand to others is being extended.
Lieutenant Robert Wayne Luecke is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Luecke, Parma, Ohio; two brothers, Cadet Richard W. Luecke, USMA Class of 1969, and Randall W. Luecke, eighth grade student of Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Ohio; and a host of classmates and friends in many parts of the world.
http://apps.westpointaog.org/Memorial/Article/26569/
Source: West Point AOG
I got to know Bobby well when we were stationed at Bragg together after Airborne and Ranger. Six of us ‘66ers rented a house together in Fayetteville. We had a great time together including surviving a fire which started in Bobby’s room. We had a quick, short, but deep friendship which has always meant a lot to me. He had a deep faith in the Lord Jesus which served as a great example to me. He was the best of us!
Thom Garrett, Classmate
Today I am honoring the memory of Bob Luecke. Bob was KIA on March 2, 1968 when his patrol was ambushed near Saigon. Beyond that, I have no information about his unit or any other details. While I knew Bob casually, I'm hoping some of you can add some details.
Bob Hammond, Classmate
Bob, Thanks for honoring Bob Luecke, as well as the rest of our classmates who have served our class, our alma mater, and our country so well. Bob and I were roommates and good friends in L-1 our first two years as cadets. We also stood next to each other in the chapel choir during our 4 years at the Academy. Bob always had a gentle spirit and was extremely smart and highly motivated to become a good Army leader. I last saw him in Ranger School then our assignments took us in different directions. When I return to West Point I try to visit his grave and spend a few moments communing with him.
Bill Haneke, Classmate
I knew Bob well and was deeply saddened when I learned of his death in Viet Nam. Bob was a very affable ... big smile, and gentle heart. Quick to laugh, Bob always lifted my spirits as I labored through West Point academics. I can see him now on Thayer Road in front of Bartlett Hall as we waited to march off on a parade First Class year. Just a tragic loss ... as they all were. Rest in peace, Bob.
Ron Bashant, Classmate
Far more important. reading the memorial, as is true for all of them, rips your heart out; but, each one reminds of what incredible classmates surrounded us at West POINT. Oh, that we could have known each of them, including their backgrounds, so much better.
GRIP HANDS! Rees Barksdale, Classmate
Lieutenant Robert Luecke was assigned to Advisory Team 70, MACV when he was KIA in Vietnam, March 2, 1968
Robert Wayne Luecke was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on 28 June 1944. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paterson, New Jersey, and later began his elementary education in the Church-owned and operated elementary school. He entered Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Ohio, on 1 February 1957. On the junior high level he was an active participant in sports and began to show an interest in music, especially in choral music.
Upon graduation, Robert entered Lutheran High School-West, Rocky River, Ohio, in the fall of 1958. As a high school student he was a strong competitor in football and basketball for four years. In his senior year he was also a member of the track team. Pursuing his interest in music, he served in the choir all four years of his high school training. During his high school years he also served as class president of the freshman class; vice president of the student council as a senior; reporter on the school newspaper, The Longhorn Scout, in his senior year; and was a member of the National Honor Society in his junior and senior years. On graduation day, 8 June 1962, Robert Wayne Luecke received his appointment to the USMA from the Honorable Representative Michael Feighn of the 20th Congressional District of Ohio.
While at the USMA Robert once again pursued his musical interest participating in the choir and serving as chief acolyte in the Protestant Chapel. After graduating in June 1966, he took additional paratrooper training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and went on to complete the Ranger School in December 1966. Assigned to the 82d Airborne Division, he was transferred to Detroit, Michigan, during the riots in the summer of 1967. Transferred again, he attended the Special Warfare School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and completed his training in October 1967. Assigned to the Special Language School at Fort Bliss, Texas, he completed this training in December 1967.
After a short leave he left Parma, Ohio, on 26 January 1968, arriving in Vietnam on 30 January 1968. On 2 March 1968, while on patrol, Lieutenant Robert W. Luecke was killed by an enemy planned and executed ambush. Throughout his life, Robert Luecke was a shining example of a dedicated Christian. Funeral services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Parma, Ohio, on 24 March 1968. Eight former elementary and high school teachers served as pallbearers. An additional service and interment were held on 26 March at the Protestant Chapel and the West Point Cemetery. Honor Guard and pallbearers were from the Company of Cadet Richard W. Luecke—Class of 1969.
In memory of Lieutenant Robert Wayne Luecke numerous memorials to the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church of Parma, Ohio, and the Lutheran High School Association of Cleveland, Ohio, were established. This latter memorial will be used to give grants to teachers on sabbatical leave scholarships so that they may be given additional training in bringing the lambs of Christ closer to their Saviour. Once again the hand to others is being extended.
Lieutenant Robert Wayne Luecke is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Luecke, Parma, Ohio; two brothers, Cadet Richard W. Luecke, USMA Class of 1969, and Randall W. Luecke, eighth grade student of Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Ohio; and a host of classmates and friends in many parts of the world.
http://apps.westpointaog.org/Memorial/Article/26569/
Source: West Point AOG
I got to know Bobby well when we were stationed at Bragg together after Airborne and Ranger. Six of us ‘66ers rented a house together in Fayetteville. We had a great time together including surviving a fire which started in Bobby’s room. We had a quick, short, but deep friendship which has always meant a lot to me. He had a deep faith in the Lord Jesus which served as a great example to me. He was the best of us!
Thom Garrett, Classmate
Today I am honoring the memory of Bob Luecke. Bob was KIA on March 2, 1968 when his patrol was ambushed near Saigon. Beyond that, I have no information about his unit or any other details. While I knew Bob casually, I'm hoping some of you can add some details.
Bob Hammond, Classmate
Bob, Thanks for honoring Bob Luecke, as well as the rest of our classmates who have served our class, our alma mater, and our country so well. Bob and I were roommates and good friends in L-1 our first two years as cadets. We also stood next to each other in the chapel choir during our 4 years at the Academy. Bob always had a gentle spirit and was extremely smart and highly motivated to become a good Army leader. I last saw him in Ranger School then our assignments took us in different directions. When I return to West Point I try to visit his grave and spend a few moments communing with him.
Bill Haneke, Classmate
I knew Bob well and was deeply saddened when I learned of his death in Viet Nam. Bob was a very affable ... big smile, and gentle heart. Quick to laugh, Bob always lifted my spirits as I labored through West Point academics. I can see him now on Thayer Road in front of Bartlett Hall as we waited to march off on a parade First Class year. Just a tragic loss ... as they all were. Rest in peace, Bob.
Ron Bashant, Classmate
Far more important. reading the memorial, as is true for all of them, rips your heart out; but, each one reminds of what incredible classmates surrounded us at West POINT. Oh, that we could have known each of them, including their backgrounds, so much better.
GRIP HANDS! Rees Barksdale, Classmate
Lieutenant Robert Luecke was assigned to Advisory Team 70, MACV when he was KIA in Vietnam, March 2, 1968
It is strange what one remembers of former students. Upon first meeting Robert Luecke I was impressed by his polite formal manner and by the extending of his hand immediately upon the introduction by his father to his future teacher. This same extended hand was always a part of his life...extending it and using it to help others throughout elementary school, high school, the USMA, and eventually in overseas duty in Vietnam.
Robert Wayne Luecke was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on 28 June 1944. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paterson, New Jersey, and later began his elementary education in the Church-owned and operated elementary school. He entered Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Ohio, on 1 February 1957. On the junior high level he was an active participant in sports and began to show an interest in music, especially in choral music.
Upon graduation, Robert entered Lutheran High School-West, Rocky River, Ohio, in the fall of 1958. As a high school student he was a strong competitor in football and basketball for four years. In his senior year he was also a member of the track team. Pursuing his interest in music, he served in the choir all four years of his high school training. During his high school years he also served as class president of the freshman class; vice president of the student council as a senior; reporter on the school newspaper, The Longhorn Scout, in his senior year; and was a member of the National Honor Society in his junior and senior years. On graduation day, 8 June 1962, Robert Wayne Luecke received his appointment to the USMA from the Honorable Representative Michael Feighn of the 20th Congressional District of Ohio.
While at the USMA Robert once again pursued his musical interest participating in the choir and serving as chief acolyte in the Protestant Chapel. After graduating in June 1966, he took additional paratrooper training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and went on to complete the Ranger School in December 1966. Assigned to the 82d Airborne Division, he was transferred to Detroit, Michigan, during the riots in the summer of 1967. Transferred again, he attended the Special Warfare School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and completed his training in October 1967. Assigned to the Special Language School at Fort Bliss, Texas, he completed this training in December 1967.
After a short leave he left Parma, Ohio, on 26 January 1968, arriving in Vietnam on 30 January 1968. On 2 March 1968, while on patrol, Lieutenant Robert W. Luecke was killed by an enemy planned and executed ambush. Throughout his life, Robert Luecke was a shining example of a dedicated Christian. Funeral services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Parma, Ohio, on 24 March 1968. Eight former elementary and high school teachers served as pallbearers. An additional service and interment were held on 26 March at the Protestant Chapel and the West Point Cemetery. Honor Guard and pallbearers were from the Company of Cadet Richard W. Luecke—Class of 1969.
In memory of Lieutenant Robert Wayne Luecke numerous memorials to the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church of Parma, Ohio, and the Lutheran High School Association of Cleveland, Ohio, were established. This latter memorial will be used to give grants to teachers on sabbatical leave scholarships so that they may be given additional training in bringing the lambs of Christ closer to their Saviour. Once again the hand to others is being extended.
Lieutenant Robert Wayne Luecke is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Luecke, Parma, Ohio; two brothers, Cadet Richard W. Luecke, USMA Class of 1969, and Randall W. Luecke, eighth grade student of Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Ohio; and a host of classmates and friends in many parts of the world.
http://apps.westpointaog.org/Memorial/Article/26569/
Source: West Point AOG
I got to know Bobby well when we were stationed at Bragg together after Airborne and Ranger. Six of us ‘66ers rented a house together in Fayetteville. We had a great time together including surviving a fire which started in Bobby’s room. We had a quick, short, but deep friendship which has always meant a lot to me. He had a deep faith in the Lord Jesus which served as a great example to me. He was the best of us!
Thom Garrett, Classmate
Today I am honoring the memory of Bob Luecke. Bob was KIA on March 2, 1968 when his patrol was ambushed near Saigon. Beyond that, I have no information about his unit or any other details. While I knew Bob casually, I'm hoping some of you can add some details.
Bob Hammond, Classmate
Bob, Thanks for honoring Bob Luecke, as well as the rest of our classmates who have served our class, our alma mater, and our country so well. Bob and I were roommates and good friends in L-1 our first two years as cadets. We also stood next to each other in the chapel choir during our 4 years at the Academy. Bob always had a gentle spirit and was extremely smart and highly motivated to become a good Army leader. I last saw him in Ranger School then our assignments took us in different directions. When I return to West Point I try to visit his grave and spend a few moments communing with him.
Bill Haneke, Classmate
I knew Bob well and was deeply saddened when I learned of his death in Viet Nam. Bob was a very affable ... big smile, and gentle heart. Quick to laugh, Bob always lifted my spirits as I labored through West Point academics. I can see him now on Thayer Road in front of Bartlett Hall as we waited to march off on a parade First Class year. Just a tragic loss ... as they all were. Rest in peace, Bob.
Ron Bashant, Classmate
Far more important. reading the memorial, as is true for all of them, rips your heart out; but, each one reminds of what incredible classmates surrounded us at West POINT. Oh, that we could have known each of them, including their backgrounds, so much better.
GRIP HANDS! Rees Barksdale, Classmate
Lieutenant Robert Luecke was assigned to Advisory Team 70, MACV when he was KIA in Vietnam, March 2, 1968
Robert Wayne Luecke was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on 28 June 1944. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paterson, New Jersey, and later began his elementary education in the Church-owned and operated elementary school. He entered Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Ohio, on 1 February 1957. On the junior high level he was an active participant in sports and began to show an interest in music, especially in choral music.
Upon graduation, Robert entered Lutheran High School-West, Rocky River, Ohio, in the fall of 1958. As a high school student he was a strong competitor in football and basketball for four years. In his senior year he was also a member of the track team. Pursuing his interest in music, he served in the choir all four years of his high school training. During his high school years he also served as class president of the freshman class; vice president of the student council as a senior; reporter on the school newspaper, The Longhorn Scout, in his senior year; and was a member of the National Honor Society in his junior and senior years. On graduation day, 8 June 1962, Robert Wayne Luecke received his appointment to the USMA from the Honorable Representative Michael Feighn of the 20th Congressional District of Ohio.
While at the USMA Robert once again pursued his musical interest participating in the choir and serving as chief acolyte in the Protestant Chapel. After graduating in June 1966, he took additional paratrooper training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and went on to complete the Ranger School in December 1966. Assigned to the 82d Airborne Division, he was transferred to Detroit, Michigan, during the riots in the summer of 1967. Transferred again, he attended the Special Warfare School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and completed his training in October 1967. Assigned to the Special Language School at Fort Bliss, Texas, he completed this training in December 1967.
After a short leave he left Parma, Ohio, on 26 January 1968, arriving in Vietnam on 30 January 1968. On 2 March 1968, while on patrol, Lieutenant Robert W. Luecke was killed by an enemy planned and executed ambush. Throughout his life, Robert Luecke was a shining example of a dedicated Christian. Funeral services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Parma, Ohio, on 24 March 1968. Eight former elementary and high school teachers served as pallbearers. An additional service and interment were held on 26 March at the Protestant Chapel and the West Point Cemetery. Honor Guard and pallbearers were from the Company of Cadet Richard W. Luecke—Class of 1969.
In memory of Lieutenant Robert Wayne Luecke numerous memorials to the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church of Parma, Ohio, and the Lutheran High School Association of Cleveland, Ohio, were established. This latter memorial will be used to give grants to teachers on sabbatical leave scholarships so that they may be given additional training in bringing the lambs of Christ closer to their Saviour. Once again the hand to others is being extended.
Lieutenant Robert Wayne Luecke is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Luecke, Parma, Ohio; two brothers, Cadet Richard W. Luecke, USMA Class of 1969, and Randall W. Luecke, eighth grade student of Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Ohio; and a host of classmates and friends in many parts of the world.
http://apps.westpointaog.org/Memorial/Article/26569/
Source: West Point AOG
I got to know Bobby well when we were stationed at Bragg together after Airborne and Ranger. Six of us ‘66ers rented a house together in Fayetteville. We had a great time together including surviving a fire which started in Bobby’s room. We had a quick, short, but deep friendship which has always meant a lot to me. He had a deep faith in the Lord Jesus which served as a great example to me. He was the best of us!
Thom Garrett, Classmate
Today I am honoring the memory of Bob Luecke. Bob was KIA on March 2, 1968 when his patrol was ambushed near Saigon. Beyond that, I have no information about his unit or any other details. While I knew Bob casually, I'm hoping some of you can add some details.
Bob Hammond, Classmate
Bob, Thanks for honoring Bob Luecke, as well as the rest of our classmates who have served our class, our alma mater, and our country so well. Bob and I were roommates and good friends in L-1 our first two years as cadets. We also stood next to each other in the chapel choir during our 4 years at the Academy. Bob always had a gentle spirit and was extremely smart and highly motivated to become a good Army leader. I last saw him in Ranger School then our assignments took us in different directions. When I return to West Point I try to visit his grave and spend a few moments communing with him.
Bill Haneke, Classmate
I knew Bob well and was deeply saddened when I learned of his death in Viet Nam. Bob was a very affable ... big smile, and gentle heart. Quick to laugh, Bob always lifted my spirits as I labored through West Point academics. I can see him now on Thayer Road in front of Bartlett Hall as we waited to march off on a parade First Class year. Just a tragic loss ... as they all were. Rest in peace, Bob.
Ron Bashant, Classmate
Far more important. reading the memorial, as is true for all of them, rips your heart out; but, each one reminds of what incredible classmates surrounded us at West POINT. Oh, that we could have known each of them, including their backgrounds, so much better.
GRIP HANDS! Rees Barksdale, Classmate
Lieutenant Robert Luecke was assigned to Advisory Team 70, MACV when he was KIA in Vietnam, March 2, 1968
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