Obit: Loucks, Charles M. (1928 - 2014)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: DeCaluwe, Fierke, Jacobs, Loucks, Merwin, Thomas

----Source: The Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 6/12/2014

Loucks, Charles M. “Chuck” (14 JUL 1928 - 7 JUN 2014)

Charles M. Loucks Age 85, of Abbotsford, passed away at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield on Saturday, June 7, 2014.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford. Rev. Marcia Thomas will officiate. Committal services will follow in Abbotsford Public Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday at the church from 9AM until time of services.

Charles ("Chuck") was born July 14, 1928 in Abbotsford, the son of Lemuel and Rosalie (Merwin) Loucks. He attended a country school, later graduating from Abbotsford High School, then one year at the University of WI-Madison.

On February 6, 1950, he married the former Elizabeth "Betty" Fierke. Together, they raised their family and operated a dairy farm in Marathon Co. Survivors include his five children: David (Gerri) Loucks of Abbotsford, Denise Jacobs of DePere, Brian (Martha) Loucks of Abbotsford, Debbie (Mike) DeCaluwe of West Bend and Russell (Sheila) Loucks of Eagan; six grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty, two brothers and two sisters.

Arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home and Cremation Service-Spencer. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com  to share thoughts and condolences.