Rudolf "Luke" Hiebert Jr.
1938 - 2019
Obituary
Rudolf "Luke" Hiebert Jr.,
80, died Tuesday (Jan. 29, 2019) at Halstead Health and Rehab in
Halstead. He was born Sept. 5, 1938, in Goessel, to Rudolf Sr. and
Eva (Flaming) Hiebert. On June 29, 1958, he married Oleta Hiebert in
Walton; she survives of the home.
Luke retired as an equipment operator
from Westar Energy in June of 1995. He was a volunteer fire fighter
for the Walton Fire Department.
He was an avid deer hunter and had
several trophy deer proudly displayed at his home.
Luke had a love of farming and
especially of caring for animals. One never knew what animals might
be found on the farm. He was happiest caring for his animals and
being outside on the farm.
Another great joy of Luke's life was
being a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,
great-great-grandfather and friend to many. He looked forward to
spending time and being in touch with his loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Oleta of
the home; daughters, Terri and Christian Ramsey of Yukon, Oklahoma,
Cindy and Rick Kleck of Troy, Missouri, and Susan Hiebert of Augusta;
one brother, Ronald Hiebert of Peabody; five grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his parents;
and three brothers, Victor, Virgil and Richard Hiebert.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m.
Saturday (Feb. 2, 2019) at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton,
with Pastor Donna Voteau and Christian Ramsey presiding. Visitation
will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday (Feb. 1, 2019) at Petersen Funeral Home,
with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home. Burial will be in the Walton Cemetery, Walton.
Memorials are suggested to Walton Fire
Department in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
