Larry Luckow

Larry Dean Luckow, age 83, passed away peacefully just after midnight on February 28, 2026, in Casper, WY, surrounded by the love and memory of his family. Larry was a man of quiet strength, deep loyalty, and steady presence, whose life was defined by devotion to those he loved and the Catholic values he held dear. He lived a full and meaningful life, marked by hard work, resilience, global travel, and a generous, voluntary spirit that touched all who knew him.

Born in Hettinger, North Dakota in 1942, he arrived as the first child of Minnie Kvanvig Luckow & William Luckow, who themselves were first born children in America, in 1917 and 1918 respectively of Norwegian and German immigrants. Growing up he enjoyed Boy Scouts, playing baseball, and wrestling as part of Hettinger High School’s inaugural team in 1959. Early on he acquired a penchant for being a prankster, a trait that regrettably endured his entire life!

Eager to move on from being trapped in school, he joined the Marine Corps in 1960, serving his country in Japan and Vietnam. He was chosen to act in ‘The Outsider,’ a 1961 movie starring Tony Curtis featuring the Marines landing in Iwo Jima. Post-military, he was trained and certified as a master machinist and operations manager, supporting oil fields globally in: Singapore, Australia, Scotland, England, France, Italy, Norway, Germany, Holland, Amsterdam, Spain, Portugal, Malta, Sicily, Island of Gozo, Columbia, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Center of the World, Argentina, Philippines, Thailand, Dubai, Egypt, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Trinidad/Tobago, Suez Canal, Monaco, and the Island of San Andres.

Following the globe-trotting life, he and Mary Ann, his wife of 42 years, chose Wyoming as their retirement location in 2004. Starting in a cabin in the mountains near Crandall, they subsequently lived in Cody and Casper, WY. As retirement loomed, he cultivated the craft of carving, and over his lifetime, creating hundreds of works large and small, winning Best of Show ribbons in Montana and Wyoming competitions on a regular basis.

Larry is survived by his wife Mary Ann Luckow, brothers Loren Luckow & Lynn Luckow, and children Lucinda Baker, Lance Luckow, Trever Bergman, and Joe Bergman. His fifth child, Layne Luckow preceded him in death in 2020. He is also survived by daughters-in-law Michele Luckow, Darlene Bergman, and Jenny Bergman; grandchildren and spouses Kody & Lacee Luckow, Tim & Erica Bergman, Nicholai & Lex Bergman, Adam & Noel Baker, Austin Baker, Chris & Megan Luckow, Jolissa Ramsey, Cody Ramsey, Desire Luckow Tames & Ronnie Tames, Gianna Vanata, Michael Vanata; and scores of greatgrandchildren. Linda Luckow, his first wife, preceded him in death.

Larry will be remembered most for his unwavering love of family, his kindness, his faith in God, and ability to ensure everyone and everything he touched was better for it. Though he is no longer with us, his example and memory will remain a lasting source of strength, comfort, and inspiration to his family and friends.

If you wish to contribute to a memorial, in lieu of flowers or trees, please consider a tax-deductible contribution to one of Larry’s favorite charities, the High Plains Honor Flight, celebrating America’s Veterans. 

A visitation for friends and family will be held Monday, March 2, 2026 at Newcomer Funeral Home from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. A Rosary will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Newcomer Funeral Home starting at 6:00pm. A Mass will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Casper.

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