Luetkenhaus, Leo "Shorty", of Wentzville, Missouri, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the age of 85. Loving husband of the late Marilyn Jean Luetkenhaus; beloved son of the late Leo and Clara Elizabeth Luetkenhaus; devoted father of Michelle (Don) St. Cin, Leann (Rick) Dunlop, and Lisa F. Rolwes; cherished grandfather of Austin Bonebrake, Jillian Walczak, Kaitlyn Rolwes, Lucas Rolwes, and Zachary Dunlop; dear brother of Elizabeth (Don) Fischer, Elmer "Pete" (Marilyn) Luetkenhaus, and Clara Elizabeth "Petty" (Paul) Zimmer. Leo is also survived by many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his siblings Bernard "Ben" Luetkenhaus, Clarence "Moon" Luetkenhaus, and Agnes Koehler, and his granddaughter Olivia Rae Rolwes.
Leo was a member of the VFW O'Fallon, the American Legion Wentzville, the Knights of Columbus O'Fallon, and Union Local 660. He also was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Josephville. Leo was an avid euchre player, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
Memorials may be made to the First Candle Helping Babies Survive and Thrive or Pancreatic Cancer Research.