Robert Lucke's drafting set, likely used to design musical instruments for Conn Instruments of Elkhart, Indiana, during his 17 year career there.

 "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!




"Robert F LUCKE  was born in Oct 1866/1868 in Germany. He died before 10 Apr 1930. He married Jessie Jenny STEVENS on 22 Feb 1895 in St Joseph Co, Indiana
Waldemer Bert (Walter) LUCKE was born on 4 Dec 1898 in Indiana. He died in Muskegan, Michigan.
Jessie Jenny STEVENS was born on 14 Apr 1878 in Holton, Muskegon Co, Michigan. She died in Jun 1970 in Elkhart, Elkhart Co, Indiana. She was buried in Prairie St Cemetery. She married Robert F LUCKE on 22 Feb 1895 in St Joseph Co, Indiana.
Gertrude E LUCKE was born on 29 Oct 1903 in Indiana. She died in Jun 1987 in Elkhart, Elkhart Co, Indiana. She married Walter Edward CLICK in 1923.
Richard Robert LUCKE was born on 6 Dec 1895 in South Bend, Indiana. He died in Oct 1966 in Daggett, Menominee Co, Michigan, at home. He was buried in Daggett, Menominee Co, Michigan, Oakwood Maple Gr. He married Dorthea Maona(Dottie) SEERY in 1924."- Wayne Kuntze

 

Robert and Jessie Lucke and children, Indiana, circa 1904.