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Clairco Tool is very saddened at the passing of our former owner, co-worker and friend, Jim Luebke. You were a mentor and valuable friend to all of us and will be missed dearly.

James A. Luebke, Sr., 70
Davenport
Died on Friday, February 12th, 2016

Mr. Luebke passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 12, 2016. He was born in 1945 in Oshkosh, WI., the son of Arnie and Arlene Luebke. He was united in marriage to Mary Jeanette Kaelin on March 7, 1964, in Oshkosh, WI. James was the former owner of Clairco Tool Company in Davenport and enjoyed working there in his retirement after selling the company in 2005.

His most precious time was that which he spent with his wife but he also cherished his family and grandchildren. He was a refined man who appreciated and valued the finer things in life. James enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and fishing with Mary in Canada. He also loved singing and passionately supporting next year.s Super Bowl Champions, the Green Bay Packers. His memberships included Christ.s Family Church, Crow Valley Golf Club, and the Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, FL.

Survivors include his wife Mary, daughters; Janet (Peter) Cummings, Davenport and Jeanne (Chris) Batman, Crystal Lake, IL, son, Jim (Michelle) Luebke, Davenport; grandchildren, Jonah Luebke, Isaac Luebke and Will Luebke.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Karen Born.