Gerald William Lueckfeld, aka "Luker", "Jerry", "The Black Glove" and "Papa", 75 years old, of Cameron Park, passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 7, 2018, at home in Cameron Park, California, surrounded by beloved family and friends. Gerald was a retired California Highway Patrolman, United States Air Force Veteran and 29 year resident of El Dorado County.
“Luker” was born June 17, 1942 to Elmer and Betty (Kussman) Lueckfeld in Berkeley, CA. He graduated in 1960 from St. Elizabeth's High School in Oakland, CA. then joined the Air Force. The USAF sent him to Yale University, New Haven, CT. to study Chinese language for one year after which he served in Vietnam and Taiwan as an English/Chinese interpreter. He remained in the Air Force as a Sergeant, until 1964. He then attended Cal State University, Hayward, where he earned a degree in Oriental Studies. In 1966, he rejoined the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant and served until he was honorably discharged in 1967.
In July, 1967, he joined the California Highway Patrol. After completing the CHP Academy, he was assigned to CHP Offices in Newhall, Hayward, and Placerville, until he retired in 1997. He was heavily involved as a Radar Coordinator in the Hayward and Placerville area offices. During his service with the Hayward CHP office, he served as Public Affairs Officer and Commercial Officer. He served as Watch Officer in the Placerville area from 1995-97 and was honored as CHP Officer of the Year in 1996.
“Luker” loved the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He was a regular season ticket holder to the Folsom Lake Symphony. He was also a proud member of the Masons and VFW Post 10165.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Ed Saczawa.
He is survived by his wife, Margie; brother, John Saczawa (Laurie); sister, Diane Williams (Fred); children, Renee Lueckfeld, Brett Lueckfeld (Carol), and Shannon Skultety (David); granddaughters, Brinn Lueckfeld and Genevieve Skultety; niece Kati and Nephew Lloyd.
“Luker’s” memorial service will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3109 Sacramento St., Placerville CA., on July 11, 2018 at 11:00 (rosary at 10:30) with a reception following mass.
In lieu of flowers, he requested donations be sent to CAHP Widows and Orphans’ Trust, PO Box 161209, Sacramento, CA 95816 or https://www.thecahp.org/widows-and-orphans-trust-fund
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