Linda Lucht

Linda L. Lucht, 68, was born into eternal life on Monday, December 30th, 2024 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

Linda Louise Lucht was born in Wisconsin Rapids on August 17th, 1956 to Richard “Lucky” and Mildred “Ruth” (Key) Lucht. A 1974 graduate of Wisconsin Rapids High School, Linda was employed at Lots of Tots Preschool & 4K, St. Lawrence Catholic Church’s Preschool and St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Preschool, all in Wisconsin Rapids. She was also employed in the bakery department at Copp’s Food Store in Wisconsin Rapids.

A lifelong member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, services will be held there on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Peter Plagenz officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday at the church. A luncheon will be served at the church following the service.

Linda is survived by her immediate family of sister, Kathy (Ron) Verkuilen of Milwaukee, brother, John (Wendy) Lucht of Palmyra, WI; nephews Matthew (Rachel) Verkuilen of Louisville, KY, David Verkuilen also of Louisville, KY and Hunter Lucht of Palmyra, WI; niece Hailey Lucht of Palmyra, WI; Aunt Beverly Radske of Germantown, WI, and many cousins. She is also survived by special friends Susan, Tommy, Carol, Faith, Linda, and Marilyn. She is preceded death by her parents and several aunts and uncles.

Linda’s love for children was evident by her loving care in working at preschools and enjoying time with her niece and nephews. She also helped her parents with babysitting children at their Wisconsin Rapids home. Linda enjoyed trips to Door County, visiting others at her church and apartment building, and going out for breakfast with friends after church. Linda had a strong faith in the Lord, and she was always supportive of her parents in their involvement at St. Paul’s.

A special thank you to the doctors and nurses in the Critical Care Unit at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids for their compassionate care with Linda during her many hospitalizations and upon her passing.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.