I am sorry to hear about Wil's passing. I lived in the same apt building as Wil and his roomie, Bobby Joe Hunter.  He was a huge man and a good friend.  I know it's a bit late but my condolences to Will's family and friends.  Sinn Fein. tl

I worked with Will's brother Edward in the Special Inquiry Unit at FBI Headquarters, and I got to know Will through Edward.  I have lousy visual recognition skills, and initially did not know that Ed even had a twin brother, and before and after that knowledge I would sometimes address Will as Ed, to Will's amusement.  Each time, Will would smile and patiently set me straight.   

One day, I was sitting in the FBIHQs courtyard, shortly after the loss of one of my own family members.  Not knowing me, except through my recognition errors, Will asked me what was wrong, and then gave me a twenty minute pep talk about the realities of life and death.  The words I remember the most were his comments to the effect that the best way to honor my loved one was to march forward in life, because it would best honor their  love for me.  It was clear to me in those moments that Will gave me the pep talk because he thought it was his obligation to do so, not because he was enthusiastic about doing it.  He did it anyway, and his words remained with me.  It impressed me that he'd sacrificed his lunch break in an attempt to encourage someone he did not know well.

It is those kinds of small things that we remember, when we remember the impact that others have had on our lives.  It is my sincere prayer that Will's family members have found the same strength that he helped direct me toward.

As a Catholic priest, I taught Andy theology at Loyola College Prep in Shreveport,La. Andy was probably the finest Catholic  high school student I taught in 10 years: He was a true Catholic gentleman, scholar, and excellent athlete! I was fortunate to get to know his father and realized truly solid teens in high school virtually always come from great parents. I had the privilege of writing a letter to a US Senator recommending Andy for the US Air Force Academy.
My deepest condolences to all of your family. Be assured of my daily prayers. If anyone has a current email address for Andy, please email me:
frjosephhoward@yahoo.com

With God's blessings upon a truly wonderful Catholic Family, I am,
Fr. Joseph Howard
Moral Theologian and Bioethicist
Professor of Bioethics

I never had the pleasure of meeting Will but knew of him through his sister Anne- one of my dearest friends. May you , Anne, and your entire family find some comfort in your memories and in each other.  You are forever in my thoughts. 

While I knew Ed better,  I got to know Will after often saying "Hi Ed" in the gym at FBIHQ.  Will had a brilliant FBI career and was very well regarded in the Bureau.  He, like Ed, had a dry sense of humor.  
64 is far too young and my deep sympathies go out to his family and friends.  Will....thank you for your many contributions on this earth and may you rest in peace.

Don and I were very saddened to learn about Will’s passing. He was larger than life, so it is hard to accept that his earthly life is over.  He was a superb and impressive FBI Agent and his life was dedicated to service and family.  Our prayers go out to all who loved him.

In His Love,
Don and Ellen Glasser

Will and I both played defensive end at Southwest Mo. state.  Will was always a dedicated player that worked very hard each and every day.  He was a great team mate and friend and it is very sad to hear of his passing.  We lost a very good man in Will.  My thoughts and prayers go to his wife and family.

Will and I attended the FBI Academy during the same period and served together both in Kansas City and Chicago.  I cannot even begin to list all the things we did together both professionally and socially.  He was a tremendous man devoted to his family and to serving his country.  He was an outstanding FBI Agent.  He and Trina helped care for my children when they were young.  A few years ago my daughter, granddaughter, and I visited Kansas City.  Trina was committed to family that weekend but Will visited us,  It had been at least thirty-five years or more since he saw my daughter.  He was completely family oriented with both his own family and  with his extended FBI family.  Rest in Peace my Wonderful Friend.  My deepest condolences to all of his family.

Will will be sorely missed for several different reasons. I met will a few years ago. When he was inducted into the Ancient Order of Hibernians. I was struggling with a lay off and finding a new job. I also had some personal family matters as well going badly. Will pulled me aside at a function and told me that he'd do anything he could to help and he did everything he promised. So I laid it all out,he had many many words of encouragement and inspiration. Will was a inspiration to us all. He was a great man and a personal hero of mine. 

He'd been through hell and back from stories he told of times while several thousands of miles away in the middle east.  Still he was a force that nothing or no one could or would reckon with. He had a ornery side a serious side and compassionate and caring side. In my honest humble opinion Will was a John Wayne of our time. Will was a true American, Red,White and Blue dedicated and patriotic to the core badass.

Will you'll truly and sadly be missed every day by me and many others. Godspeed brother !!!! 

To the Lueckenhoff Family.......

We shared the O'Hara bond and years later the DoJ bond. A good man has been lost on earth and heaven has another angel protecting those on the ground.  May happy memories of a good man support you and bring smiles to you all now and always.   He will be missed but never forgotten.   

My condolences .
Sue Morgan

Will and I both began our FBI careers in the Kansas City division in early 1980 and later that year we both transferred to the Chicago office. We went our separate ways after Chicago but over close to 40 years we maintained our friendship. I will always remember the times drinking beer together and sharing our FBI stories.  Will was as solid a man as there ever was. 

May he Rest In Peace 

I was Will's secretary while he was ASAC in Albuquerque.   I remember how devoted he was to his wife and how proud he was of his three boys.  What a shock it was to learn of his passing.  My thoughts and prayers to all his family.

I met both Will and Ed back in the 70s while playing Rugby and hanging out at KCs many watering holes the teams hung out in.  Kelly's, the Happy Buzzard and Mike's come to mind.  It never failed when I would run in to one, I would say Hey Will or Hey Ed and the answer would always be, No I'm Ed or No I'm Will.  I can't believe I got it wrong every time like that.  I think they were screwing with me.  You will be missed Will.  

The first time I met Will was at his sister, Anne's carriage house at Jansen Place. I had been warned by my dental student classmates from Kansas city to watch out for her "twin brothers."  Will took off his jacket, revealing a holster and pistol, and handcuffs and shook my hand firmly saying, "Hi I am Anne's brother, Will." I knew then that I better not mess this up. We have been married for over 36 years. Will became like a brother to me and I will greatly miss him.

Love, 

Larry Doerr

I knew Will's dad when he was an FBI Agent.  Will was as solid and professional an Agent as his dad.  I served with Will in Chicago in the early days of his career.  Although new on his squad and the Bureau, he was quickly seen as a great Agent that his squad and Chicago could always count on. 

I remember Will from football games and practices. He was dedicated to the 110% always. I will miss him

Will-Thank you for your guidance and fellowship as my first supervisor in the FBI. I’ll always remember your collegiality toward First Office Agents as well as your colorful Chicago stories. Rest in our lord’s eternal peace.

Trina and family,  My memories of you and the boys while working with Will in Chicago on the undercover case "Chirings" are fond and memorable.  There is never more comfort during this time then family and friends and there is no doubt in my mind that Will is blessed by family and the friends he made throughout  his life and especially in mine while working with him for 3 years while in the Chicago office.  His work as case agent and as an undercover during this time made all of us who were assigned to this matter better agents and better people.  He never failed to take care of each and everyone of us.  I  have never forgotten the fact that he never let us fail because he was always positive about every aspect of the case.  This time working with Will  has always been the highlight of my career.   He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.   May God continue to Bless each and everyone in Will's life.  May he rest in peace.
Orrin Fuelling

Fond memories of the twins in their black leather jackets in high school and their laugh. Followed in their dads work and made a big difference. So very sorry for your loss guys. 
Thinking of you.
Mike Walsh

My sincere condolences to the Lueckenhoff family. Will and I were both Supervisory Special Agents, we became acquainted while working as aides on the Inspection Staff.  Will was low -keyed but would always to express his thoughts and provide common sense and intelligent solutions to many problems that were part of the FBI Inspection process. 

                                                                                                                Rest In Peace My Friend

                                                                                                                                  Louie

I worked forGrandad and Will in New Orleans.
Both wet great agents and persons of great character and fidelity  bravery and
Integrity 

Sandy and I wish to communicate our sadness and condolences to Will's family. Will was loved by those who worked with him because he was a wonderful man.

I was fortunate enough to have been hired by Will at the Shreveport RA.  He was a kind man whom I respected a lot.  

I know he is in the presence of our loving Lord.  May He comfort you in your time of sorrow.

I had the privilege of working for Will in Shreveport, LA as his secretary.  He was my first supervisor with the FBI.

So sorry to hear about his passing.  I know he is in a better place and with no pain.  May Jesus take his family in His loving arms and give you comfort. 

Jan Hill

Trina almost 28 years ago I lost my husband here as agent in Shreveport n your husband was so kind n supportive. My prayers will be with you, I sure know the pain of losing Tom. So sorry you have to walk this road but God will be with you.


I worked with Will in New Orleans.  Giant of a man, kind, polite and respectful.  I know he will be greatly missed.  RIP.

Trina and family

I am very sadden to hear of your loss. I worked with Will during your time in WV. Will left an indelible mark on my life and career, and as you already know, most everyone he encountered. Will exemplified demanding leadership wrapped in compassion.  There is a poem by Henry Van Dyke that I hope brings you solace. 


I am standing upon the seashore. 
A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze, 
and starts for the blue ocean. 
She is an object of beauty and strength, 
and I stand and watch her until she hangs like a speck of white cloud 
just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. 
Then someone at my side says: “There! She’s gone!” 
Gone where? Gone from my sight – that is all. 
She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side, 
and just as able to bear her load of living freight 
to the place of her destination. 
Her diminished size is in me, and not in her.

And just at the moment 
when someone at my side says: “There! She’s gone!” 
there are other eyes that are watching for her coming; 
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: 
“There she comes!”


The stories of Will we recall, now having learned he is gone from our sight, bring us laughter and joy. 

God bless you and your family. 

Brian Edgell 


I met Will when he was in Albuquerque. He always took an intense interest in the cases and the people who worked for him. He worked hard for me through many difficult situations but I always knew he had my back. He will be deeply missed 

I met Will while climbing one of the tallest peaks in Colorado. I was struggling to get finish the hike when I sat down to rest and I came across Will and Mike. They were two older gentlemen that were in much better shape than myself. We ended up sticking together and all finishing the climb together. Will and Mike were a huge inspiration to me. Not only on the climb but also in life afterwards. Years later I joined a career in law enforcement and it wasnt until after his death that I heard about Wills extensive and successful career in law enforcement. Now Will is an inspiration in another aspect of my life. If I can only have a small portion of the success he had than it will be a well worth it career. I am in awe of what he was able to accomplish.  He was an incredible man and is still an incredible inspiration. 

"There's no point being Irish if you don't know the world is eventually going to break your heart" (Patrick Moynihan on learning about the death of President Kennedy).
That sentiment is certainly brought home to me with the passing of my friend Will.
A force of nature he was, a force for good, and the best friend a guy could ask for. A tough as nails hombre but with a soft heart for the underdogs of this world. Some of the best memories of my life where times spent with Will (and his brother Ed).
Most of the time I was with him I was laughing, or depending on what we were talking about, we'd be mad.
All I know is, I will miss him the rest of my life and I am grateful to God for blessing me with such an awesome friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out for lovely Trina and his boys, to his brother, my friend Ed and the whole great Lueckenhoff family.
God is merciful so I know I'll see him again . Adios amigo.

To Will’s family and friends , I send my deepest condolences.  Will was a young up and coming agent when I retired and it was my pleasure to work with him for a few years.  We have lost a strong man and a great leader.  Rest In Peace my friend.

Doug Eden

Dear Will  Lueckenhoff family and friends,

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Will.  Will was the best of the best, bar none.  Am sure he will have eternal happiness with the Big Guy upstairs.  Will ran a fine, fine race while he was here among us on Terra Firma.

I was a fellow FBI Special Agent colleague of Will.   I Was assigned at the Legal Counsel Division with his brother Ed and met Will at Chicago, Shreveport, and FBIHQ.  Will arrived at Albuquerque shortly after I left there.
  Am shocked by his passing at the age of 64. Not fair!!

Be there for each other in your time of loss and grief.  Will be a fine, fine person whom all of you should be most proud of.  
God bless Will and all of his family and friends.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences.

James and Hiroko Moynihan
Tokyo, Japan
FBI Special Agent 1981-2006

To The Lueckenhoff Family, I'm so sadden to hear the passing of Will. He was such a great guy and fun to be around. I enjoyed spending time with Will and Trina at Sean's wedding.  I pray God's peace and comfort for all of the Family.  Love Pam D

I worked with Will at Catholic Charities in theTurnaround Program.  He was truly amazing with clients.   He was compassionate, understanding and gentle, like no other.  He was well respected and he impacted so many lives, clients as well as staff. 
  I doubt I will ever meet anyone quite like Will and I'm grateful to have known him.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

My condolences to your family in their time of sorrow; may God’s Grace be upon them.  We never met in life but it was an honor to have served in our profession; law enforcement.  Journey well, brother!
Don Cline, Sergeant (retired)
Salinas (CA) Police Department

Saddly, I heard of his death out here in Hawaii.  Going to school with him at O'Hara, all I can say is that he was a "Celtic's Celtic".

Aloha, Will
Bill Stichnot


My wife (Sadie Ortiz) and I (Juan Ortiz) had the privilege in working with Mr. Lueckenhoff when he was the FBI ASAC in the Albuquerque Field Office.  We just want to give our condolence to his family at this difficult time and offer a prayer for Williams soul: 

"God, our creator and redeemer, by your power Christ conquered death and returned to you in glory.  May William (our Brother) who has gone before us in faith share his victory and enjoy the vision of your glory for ever, where Christ lives and  reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.  Amen."


I knew Will only for a short period of time while we worked at Catholic Charities. He had that look about him...what I mean is, as a LEO (law enforcement officer) his demeanor and way of carrying himself was very much like that of a solider. I served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years and knew that "look". We hit it off right away when we met and figured through our discussion, we were on the same FOB in Iraq when we were deployed, though I didn't know him then in Iraq. He was always quick with a joke and it usually was about something he knew I would "get" as a fellow deployed soldier. There was a kindness about him that was subtle, though when I looked at him, I was always was amazed at his size and athleticism and imagined, as we would discuss from time to time, him at the FOB gym/tent "rolling" with paratroopers and soldiers  during open mat time there. Rolling is another word for sparring in grappling, or MMA. I forget that he was probably at least 20-25 years older than the guys he would roll with. I left Catholic Charities and the KC area (currently work at Ft. Leavenworth) and regret not going to visit him for a coffee, as he invited me to do when I had the time the last time we talked. He claimed he knew the best place for coffee in KC. I believe him. Be thou at peace, Will. 

I was also a classmate of Will and Ed, in the O'Hara High School Class of 1972. I was in the tract which included Will and Ed, and I can guarantee the twinkle in Will's eye drove the nuns batty! The great thing about Will was that if he said he would do something, he did it with enthusiasm, knowledge, and just a hint of mischief.  Unfortunately, I will be out-of-town, and unable to attend the services. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this extraordinary man.  As we recited so many times as classmates, "St. John the Baptist de la Salle, Pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts...Forever."

I've known Will since the early 70's through the many friends he had and also playing rugby and traveling with him to matches and tournaments. Being around Will was great fun and being his teammate was a privilege. He will be missed.

I know I speak for all our members of the Padraig Pearse Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians when I say we extend our extreme condolences to the family.  We are all in shock and sadly face the future without his constant support of our efforts.  Will was a staunch supporter of our philanthropies and contributed many hours of his time to volunteer.  He will be missed.  We are all praying and will continue to do so for you and the soul of our departed brother.

I worked with Will for several years. I really admired and respected him. He made a big impact on the work being done at the CJIS Division and I missed Will when he left.  He was wonderful to work with. There were so many stories he told and he had a captive audience but we loved it.

To the Lueckenhoff family, I am so very sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences.

Trina,
I don't think I ever met you.  I played rugby with Will through 1982.  I am also friends with the Morry's who were cousins of Will's (I live in Cape Girardeau, MO).  Will was a fine rugby player and a better friend.  I sounds like he lived a full life after rugby!  My prayer are with you and your family and may the peace of God attend you.

Love,
Taylor Bahn

I too, went to O'Hara with Will and Ed,  not to mention Anne and Claire, who were ahead of us; class of 72.  I remember his dry sense of humor and twinkle in his eye.  I think it drove the nuns crazy.
After our 40 year reunion, Will sent a thank you email to those of us who had organized the event.  Such a 'grown up' thing to do and so very appreciated. 

My thoughts to his family, friends, previous co-workers and those he touched throughout his life.
Too soon. 

I have known Will and his family for over 50 years.  Our families spent many a weekend cheering for all of us playing youth football, high school football and even city touch football.  We all attended many church and school function together. We always had all access passes to each others homes only growing up two blocks from one another. All of the Lueckenhoff’s are wonderful, wonderful people. 

I was friends with Will in high school and Trina in college.  I was double blessed to know both and my most heartfelt condolences to Trina and all of his family.

I had the honor of working with Will for several years.  A more dynamic, interesting, intelligent, driven, tenacious, hard working and genuine person I may never experience.   I can't even count the number of stories I have re-told over the years about Will.  I viewed Will as virtually indestructible and almost larger than life. He could transition from being incredibly demanding, and honestly quite intimidating, to being incredibly insightful, thoughtful, generous and kind.  Will also had a great sense of humor.  Will was a true leader, demanding hard work and high standards and no one ever out worked Will Lueckenhoff !  

Will led from the front, where true leaders take post. To say the least, Will left an impression and you realized you hadn't just met some new person, you were having an experience.  I learned a tremendous amount from Will and hold considerable admiration for him. Will made a great impact on almost everyone met.  He will be greatly missed.  He was truly one of a kind.  

To Will's family and friends....please accept my most sincere condolences.  

 


I knew Will at UMKC Law School Class of 1979.  Will came to our monthly 79ers lunches and all of us enjoyed his stories and his thoughtfulness.  He will  be missed.

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William G. Lueckenhoff

May 27, 1954 – July 27, 2018

McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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