Lucille "Lu" Pflueger

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lucille “Lu” Pflueger, 86, of Lacombe, LA passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 25, 1938, in Odessa, TX to George & Agnes “Gigi” Odam. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband of 55 years Robert “Bob” C. Pflueger III.

Lu grew up and lived throughout Texas. She graduated from Texas Women’s University in Denton, TX in 1960 with a Degree in Art. During college she met Bob who attended Texas A&M College and they married on June 18, 1960. They moved to New Orleans and started a family. In 1992 they bought property on the North Shore and built a home in Lacombe and made it their permanent residence in 2002.

Lu designed and created Miniatures with vignettes and dolls which earned her numerous awards and recognition. She was published and very proud that her dolls found homes across several continents. “It’s a Lulu” represented her brand which highlighted her whimsical talent and drew inspiration from Louisiana culture, her life and her favorite holiday, Halloween.

Lu was known for her witty personality and quirky sayings. She loved collecting antiques and decorating her home and acquired an impressive collection of crosses and nativities. Lu devoted her early years as a mother to volunteering for Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Mount Carmel theater.

She was a member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Lacombe, and she embraced the community as her second family. She attended daily mass and was a lector, Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the Ladies Guild.

Lu is survived by her loving children, Michael Edward (Marissa) Pflueger, and Karen Elizabeth (David) Stoehr; grandchildren, Sarah (Joey) Fox, Jacob (Emily) Stoehr, Emily (Will) Fink, Rachel (Joel) Bourgeois, Zachary Stoehr, Claire Stoehr, and Olivia Stoehr; sister, Georgia Schaffner. Lu also leaves behind to cherish her memory 10 great grandchildren, a niece, and three nephews, and a host of friends.

Lu’s family would like to thank the caregivers from St. Tammany Health System Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Lacombe are appreciated.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until 11:00 am on Friday, August 1, 2025 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church (61030 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, LA). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, August 1, 2025 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church. Graveside Services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans.