Gary Jon Luebke, age 70, passed away on June 17, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on Feb 17, 1954, at Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh, WI to parents Marian and Allen Luebke.
He graduated as part of the last class at Oshkosh High School in 1972.
He worked many years as an over-the-road truck driver. Most recently, he retired from Winnebago Mental Health after 16 years of service as a Psychiatric Care Technician where he enjoyed working with special needs children.
Gary was a long-time member of the Waukau Flying Mane Riding Club. He inherited his lifelong love of horses from his mother and father. His mother, Marian, was a charter member of the Flying Mane. He enjoyed spending weekends trail riding with family and friends.
Gary was the third generation of the Oleson family to farm the family homestead near Waukau, WI. He loved working on the land and spending time outdoors. His other hobbies included hunting, cutting firewood and drinking beer. Gary always remained loyal to IH tractors, Ford pickup trucks and Ski Doo snowmobiles.
Gary is survived by his son, Garrett of Pickett; his sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Joseph Russo of Plainfield; his aunts, Joan Oleson and Mary Oleson of Waukau. He is also survived by Garrett's and Elizabeth's mother, Kathryn Luebke and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Florice Oleson; his parents, Marian and Allen Luebke; his daughter, Elizabeth Luebke; uncles, Erwin Oleson, Andrew Oleson and Frank Oleson; and aunt, Marion Oleson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Kwiatkowski Funeral Home, 425 Jefferson St., Omro, WI, on Monday, July 8 from 10AM - Noon. Service at Noon. His final resting place will be at Waukau Cemetery.