Obit for LUCHT, Lester (d.2005), Murray Co., MN

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born in Iona, MN, grew up in Fulda, MN, services in WA state



  Lester Lucht, retired Personnel Director for the Federal Bureau of 

Prisons, died March 14th of complications related to Parkinson's Disease. 

  He started his career in the Justice Department as a Correctional Officer 

and Boat Operator at McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary, and worked his 

way into administration for the Prison Bureau.

  After his retirement in 1975, Lucht earned his Master;s Degree in 

Psychology and worked as a counselor for several years until his illness 

forced his return into retirement.

  Lucht's hobbies were wood-working and writing, leaving a rich legacy of 

his memoirs and poetry. 

  Lester was born in Iona Minnesota and grew up in the Fulda Minnesota area. 

He was married to Alvina Steffes on June 9, 1947. 

  He is survived by Alvina, his wife of 57 years, daughters Mara, Vicki, 

Michelle and Heidi, and son Lester Jr. He had 18 grandchildren and 8 great-

grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Etheleen Busch.

  Vigil services for Lester Lucht were held on Thursday, March 17th at 

Gaffney Funeral Home in Tacoma Washington. Memorial Mass was Friday, 

March 18th at St. Charles Catholic Church. A military ceremony with 

full honors and interment was held March 21st at Tahoma National 

Cemetery, Kent, Washington

  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National 

Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Miami FL 33136 or the 

Franciscan Hospice at 2901 Bridgeport Way, University Place OR 98466.

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