Kenneth Henry Luebrecht

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 7th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement Church. Memorial visitation will be Friday, September 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory. Kenneth Henry Luebrecht, 84, of Bowling Green, Missouri passed away on Sunday, September 1st, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield. He was surrounded by his children and loved ones as he went peacefully into the Lord’s embrace. Kenneth was born on September 4th, 1939, in Pike County, Missouri to Henry and Gesina Luebrecht, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Bowling Green High School with the class of 1957 before beginning a long and dedicated life to farming and his family. He was united in holy matrimony to Thelma Cox, the love of his life, on November 18th, 1967, at the St. Clement Church. Their love persisted for 56 years in the face of all hardship and struggle, and together they had 4 children whom they loved and cherished dearly. Kenneth enjoyed many hobbies and interests in his lifetime. He was a remarkable bowler who competed in tournaments and local competitions; an avid sports fan, always ready to watch and cheer on the teams of St. Louis (especially the Cardinals baseball team); and a mind eager for the challenge of complex, beautiful puzzles. His favorite food - no questions asked - was ice cream, and he enjoyed it for as many meals as he could, including as a topping for his morning oatmeal. His interests were distinct and nuanced, and great passion was given to their enjoyment. However, there was nothing he held passion for in life as greatly as he did his farm - his life’s work - and perhaps even more so than that, his family. Those who knew Kenneth knew him as a hardworking, gentle giant. He was a big man with huge hands and a soft-spoken, kind personality. He was, in every way, a man larger than life, and he will be missed more than mere words can hope to describe. He was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence, Jerome and Dennis; and his sisters Edna and Mary Jane. He is survived by his spouse, Thelma Luebrecht (Cox) of Bowling Green; their 4 children: Craig Luebrecht of Bowling Green, Holly Rex of Wentzville, Anjenette Luebrecht of Wentzville, Rachel Luebrecht of St. Louis, his brother Lawrence Luebrecht of Farber and one sister JoAnn Cannon of Bowling Green; his 2 grandchildren, Nathaniel Rex and Kaylee Rex both of Wentzville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and in-laws. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Clement Cemetery Association or Pike County Home Health and Hospice.

Kenneth Henry Luebrecht

September 4, 1939 - September 1, 2024