of Maumelle, AR
July 10, 1929 - September 21, 2022
Virgil Nelson Luebke (Pap), 93, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born in Crocketts Bluff, Arkansas to John and Mary Luebke. Virgil (Bookie) had one brother, Ralph (deceased) and two sisters, Hazel and Kathryn (deceased). Virgil was a corporal in the Korean War from 1952-1956, receiving a purple heart. He was a Baptist and served as a deacon for many years at Rosedale Baptist Church in Little Rock. Virgil is currently a member of First Baptist Church of Maumelle.
Virgil was first married to Charlene Weathers Luebke and raised three children, Bill, Mike and Linda and 3 grandchildren, Brandi, Dustin and Kristen. Charlene passed away from breast cancer. He married his recent wife, Margie (Dee) Stapleton Luebke, also known as "Wifey" to him. They were married for twenty years. Dee has three children, Linda Jennings, Judy Gingerich and Jimmy Stapleton (deceased).
Virgil retired from KTHV television in Little Rock as an engineer. He spent many years working on top of Chenal Mountain making sure we all had television. After retirement, he was employed by Enterprise Rental Company where he met many friends. Virgil loved fishing for crappie and enjoyed sharing his catch with family and friends with big fish fries.
Virgil leaves behind his wife, Margie (Dee) and three children, Bill (Dewanna) Luebke of Conway, Mike Luebke of Mayflower and Linda Luebke of Little Rock; two stepchildren, Linda (Bill) Jennings of North Little Rock and Judy (Greg) Gingerich of Bryant; three grandchildren, Brandi (Mike) Bartlett of Cabot, Dustin (Kaiser) Luebke of Greenbrier, Kristen (Scott) Heath of Conway; six great-grandchildren, Masen and Reese Bartlett, Carter, Anasyn and Whit Luebke and Cannon Heath.
Funeral service with Pastor William Jaques of First Baptist Church of Maumelle officiating, will be at 11:00 am Monday, September 26, 2022, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm at Coal Hill Cemetery-Coal Hill, Arkansas.
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8 Condolence(s)
Robert Duvall
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
I’m sorry for your loss. I really liked Virgil. He was always smiling and carrying on. I know what it’s like to loose a parent and it hurts, some days more then others but the pain is always there. I wished I had know of his passing I sure would of came. May God bless this family with peace and comfort. I know these word can not fill the void, I’m not sure if there are words to fill the void!
Beryl Baptist Church
Monday, September 26, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our warmest condolences.
Debi and Bill Brun
Sunday, September 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss, sending prayers for your family
Tanya Garner Floyd
Saturday, September 24, 2022
DEAR family!! Dee will remember how Virgil and many other amazing men from Rosedale served Jesus and our family many times. My dad was a good man who became trapped in alcoholism and these men took him on many wonderful fishing trips. They were “Jesus†to him and to my little mother. Virgil was known by his fruit!!!
Suzette Thompson
Friday, September 23, 2022
Dee, I am so sorry for your loss! HUGS! â¤ï¸
Janice Grewell
Friday, September 23, 2022
May your loving memories of times spent with your Dad bring you comfort. He is with God now and is safe from all harm.
Sending love,
Jan and Don Grewell
Greg & Debbie Porter
Friday, September 23, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Luebke was such a sweet & wonderful man. So kind & funny. A true gentleman. Loved by many. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sylvia Dusang
Friday, September 23, 2022
Thinking of you sweet Dee and memories of Virgil and Rosedale days. Love and Prayers â¤