Betty Lou (Vogel) Luedke, 69, of Groesbeck, went to be with her Lord on June 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 3PM Friday, July 3, at Grace Lutheran Church in Mart with Pastor Curt Schneider officiating. Burial will follow at Riesel Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7PM Thursday, July 2, at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Betty was born in Otto, TX on August 04, 1939 to Henry Gottleib Vogel and Vallie Martha (Kuehne) Vogel. Betty worked for the IRS, the VA Hospital and retired from Brazos Electric. Betty was a strong, caring, loving mother, wife and friend to so many and will be missed dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Luedke.
Survivors include sons, Ray Luedke of Austin, and Ron Luedke and granddaughter, Hannah of Houston; daughter, Lynn Veal and husband Craig of Arlington; mother, Vallie Vogel of Waco; brother, Gary Vogel of Waco; sister, Janet Kolb of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
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The family would like to especially thank the staff at Community Hospice of Texas at Arlington Memorial Hospital for the loving care and attention provided to our mother.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Memory of Betty Luedke to Community Hospice of Texas at Arlington Memorial Hospital, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
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To Vallie, Gary and Janet…
I just learned of Betty Lou’s passing and I wanted to share a few thoughts. I will always remember those wonderful days when we were kids in the Falls County 4-H Club. Don Callahan was the County Agent and was in charge of all our activities… and there were many. We went on outings to Fort Parker, Riverside Swimming in Belton, camping trips to Lake Brownwood, and numerous other functions there in Falls County. Those are some of the fond memories that I have of my youth. Later in life visiting with Betty Lou & Billy and getting to know Gary at the Vogel Reunions over in Otto was a real treat for me. I’m sorry I lived so far away because I’m sure we would have made opportunities to create many more fond memories. Betty Lou may be gone from this earth but she will always live in my heart.
May God bless all of you during this most trying time and may the perpetual light shine on Betty forever.
Much love,
A W
Our prayers are with all of you; I know the great loss you are experiencing. I loved Betty so much –
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So sorry for your loss.
I graduated with Betty Lou in 1957. We will miss you. God Bless. We are in Alaska and cannot attend the funeral.
To Ray, Ron and Lynn
I am deeply sorrowed about the losses you have endured in a scant few years. We all had a good life growing up with our parents back in Hamshire. All are gone now, but we all can take the best times and share them with our families.No on ever departs from us if we love and remember them.
To my beloved sister and best friend. I will always cherish the memories of you from the time we were just kids growing up on the farm to the time you left us to be in heaven. You were not only my sister, you were a wonderful Aunt to my two sons. They will miss their Aunt Betty. You always went the extra mile. Roger will miss you too. You were the sister he never had. I know Nita and Czar were waiting for you with wagging tails. May heaven be everything you dreamed it would be. We will all miss you and always have a spot in our hearts that aches just for you. Love forever, Janet & Roger
Betty and I worked both at Brazos Electric and Syzygy together and she will truly be missed. She was a dear friend and I loved when she would share those Portals Prayer Books. I pray that the family will be strengthened and will hold on to the great memories you shared. Thank God she no longer has to suffer.
I will miss the sugar free candy you always brought for my birthdays. You were the most thoughtful lady and it was always appreciated. Now you are where you were destined to be, with the Lord. Peace
Lynn and Family,
I worked with Betty here at Brazos for 12 years. She was a cheerful person and one could always find a candy dish with treats for anyone who visited her office. At break time or lunch hour, we could see her walking the parking lot, weights in hand and head phones playing her favorite tune. I know Czar was there waiting for her and she was happy to see all the familiar faces that came to welcome her. Although she is not here, she is just a whisper away. We will all miss her and may God grant you peace.
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Aunt Betty was a very special person in my life. Most of my memories are from my summer visits to Texas. Aunt Betty always offered words of encouragement and wisdom. I can still remember our conversations we had when I was young and her positive outlook. I enjoyed her casual sense of humor and how she could make us laugh. There are so many great memories. We prayed for Betty this past year and many people at our church in Colorado Springs prayed for her and would ask how Betty is doing. Even though they had never met her, they just knew she was a special person. I will miss her and never forget her.
Betty was beyond a great lady! She showed kindness and respect to people and never asked for anything in return. May God take you and you be forever in a place of of greatness.
A sincere friend,
Mark Pavelka
Lynn, Ron, Ray, and Vallie, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty was like a mother to me. She never failed to have some good advice or encouraging words for me. I am so thankful that I visited her in Arlington these last few weeks. I think I received more from the visits than she did. The angels in heaven are rejoicing because they got a good one.
To the family of Betty my prayers and thoughts go with you at this sad time. Betty was a lovely person. We worked together a number of years at Syzygy and she was a joy to know. I know it is hard at this time of grief but just know that Betty is in a better place and is without pain.
Betty was really a special lady she will be in our hearts forever. We have not know our friends at the lake long but we have lost some good ones in the past two years this one will be the hard to overcome. We love you Betty you will forever be with us until our time comes around.
To Ray, Ron, and Lynn;
Your Mom and Pop always treated me like family. Your Mom always prepared a great meal and engaged in fun conversation when I visited the ranch. Stephanie, Charley, and I will pray that your Mom finds peace with your Dad in heaven.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Betty Lou. We were out of town and were unable to attend the services. I worked with Betty and enjoyed her company and thought a lot about her. She’ll be missed.
Lynn, I am so honored to have known your Mother for even a brief time. Her strength and courage will forever be remembered. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
I worked with Betty at Syzygy. She was a very thoughtful and loving person. May God give your family strength and guidance during this difficult time.
I worked with your mother at Syzygy. I am sorry I never knew she was ill. When I was diagnosed with cancer, she was always calling me and cheering me on. She was a special lady with a great big heart.