"With best wishes from your Father. October 25th, 1926."

Given to Richard Lucke by his father Robert Lucke. Robert learned violin in Berlin, Germany before immigrating to the United States as a young man. Robert was a master carpenter, draftsman, violinist, and, in later years, a conductor. He conducted at the Majestic Theater in Southbend, Indiana for 9 years. He also worked for Conn Instruments in Elkhart, Indiana, for 17 years as a draftsman. When old enough to work, his children joined him at Conn Instruments, leading them to fascinating musical careers. The musical tradition carries on to this day, generations later, with Richard's decendents Dana and Joel Tock. I even dabble a bit!