Jean Luebke, age 83, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. She was born January 19, 1940, to the late Wilbert Sr. and Eleanor (Love) Schultz. On May 16, 1970, she married Orville Luebke, who was her soulmate and very best friend. Jean enjoyed camping, cooking, reading, crocheting, flower gardening, feeding and watching the birds, and spending time with her family. She was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Winneconne.

Jean was a loving wife, mother, and doting grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Orville Luebke, of Winneconne; daughters, Wendy (Richard) Peterson, of Winneconne; Lori (Steve) Franz, of Omro; and grandson, Ethan Petit, whom she absolutely adored, and was the apple of her eye. She is also survived by a sister and best friend, Patty Gorges; other siblings, Sharon Kyker, Lorraine Clifton, Joanne Cantrell, Rosie Leach, Debbie Feller, Diane Scranten, Dawna Reiser, Doreen Barlow, special sister-in-law, Roxie Schultz, and other relatives and friends.

Along with her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her stepmother, Doris Schultz; siblings and in-laws, Wilbert Schultz Jr, Robert Schultz, Karen Schultz, Connie Schultz, Ronald Schultz, Larry Morris, and Rollie Gorges.

A visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 8 S. 4th St., Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Mark Albrecht officiating. A private burial will follow in the Plummer Cemetery, Town of Oshkosh.

Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.