Luke died Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Luke T. Wieser was born October 31, 1926 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Henry and Emma (Kopetsky) Wieser. He married Theresa Zach on July 6, 1949 at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church near Humphrey.
Luke farmed before moving to Columbus in 1960. He worked 17 years at Saunders Archery, 10 years as the custodian at St. Anthony School and part-time at J.C. Penney until retiring 5 years ago. Luke was a member of St. Anthony Church, Perpetual Adoration, Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Monday night bingo and was a past member of the adult choir. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, sports (especially the Chicago Cubs) and spending time with his family.

He is survived by:
Wife: Theresa Wieser of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Diane (Don) Vanecek of Blair, NE
Daughter: Joan (Scott) Wrobel of Kearney, NE
Daughter: Judy (George) Menke of Columbus, NE
Son: Ted (Theresa) Wieser of North Bend, NE
Son: Paul Wieser of St. Louis, MO
Son: Andy (Paulette) Wieser of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Rose (Bill) Held of Piedmont, SD
Daughter: Sandy (Joe) DiSomma of Plattsmouth, NE
Son: Bill (Sandy) Wieser of Harlan, IA
Son: Bob (Cindy) Wieser of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Genene (Doug) Hayden of Kansas City, MO
Daughter: Jayne (Ed) Martin of Lees Summit, MO
Son: Joe (Sonya) Wieser of Columbus, NE
45 Grandchildren and 49 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Arnie (Mary) Wieser of Davenport, IA
Brother: Jim Wieser of Columbus, NE
Sister: Henrietta (Dick) Zach of Columbus, NE
Brother: Erv (Joyce) Wieser of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Bettey Wieser of Monroe, NE
Sister-in-law: Willie Wieser of Aurora, NE

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Henry and Emma Wieser
Daughter: Nora Mae Wieser
Two Grandsons: Ben and Ryan
Brothers: Harold, Norbert, Gene, Pete and infant brother Elmer

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Anthony Church or the wishes of the family.