James F. Lueker, 75, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 9:12 P.M., Monday, July 26, 2021 at his residence.
James had been a welder at Consol #2 coal mine. He was a member of the St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville. James was also a member of UMWA, SASS, and Pinckneyville Eagles Lodge 2522.
He was born September 20, 1945 at Pinckneyville, IL, the son of John F. and Dorene (Giacomo) Lueker.
He married Linda S. Lunnemann on January 16, 1965 at Perry County, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, three children - Angie Hawes and husband Burt of Collinsville, Jamie Lueker and wife Elizabeth of Pinckneyville, and Cody Lueker of Carbondale, eight grandchildren - Valerie Kellerman, Samantha Maue and husband Nathan, Jessica Smithers, Tori Smithers, Abigail Hawes, Brandie Trail and husband Mike, Brandon Lueker and wife Kaliyn, and Katlyn Lueker, and ten great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Bambi Kay Lueker and one sister - Jeannette Ferrari.
Per James' request, cremation rites were accorded.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. The funeral home website will be updated with the service time.
Friends may make memorials to the Caring and Sharing Thrift Store and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.