LUCILLE B. TASKY

LUCILLE B. TASKY

Lucille Bernice (Arbuckle) Tasky of Cloquet passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013.

Lucille was born Oct. 11, 1925, in West Duluth to Emil and Dorothy (Stroud) Ruhnke and graduated from Wrenshall High School. She spent her childhood growing up in Wrenshall.

Lucille was united in marriage to Fred Mahlon Arbuckle Oct. 26, 1946. Their children, Joanne and Jim, kept her busy with lots of activities over the years. They enjoyed camping, going to the lake and golfing. Lucille also worked at a local bakery and medical clinic over the years.

After Fred passed away in 1977, she became very involved in quilting, playing bridge and continued to enjoy golfing. In 1983, she married Clement Tasky, and they enjoyed several years together before he passed away. In 1994, she married Harley Brophy and moved to St. Cloud where they spent many happy years and enjoyed traveling. Lucille had many hobbies including quilting, knitting, crocheting, bridge, and cribbage. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Emil “Sonny” and Arnold; and her sister, Darlene.

Lucille is survived by her children, Joanne Lutter of Cloquet and Jim (Mary) Arbuckle of Tualatin, Ore.; grandchildren Paul (Sarah) Lutter, Jason (Melissa) Lutter, Amy (Jason) Kram, Michele (Dave) Owens, Jeff Arbuckle and Kelly Arbuckle; great-grandchildren Morgan Kram, Nathan Kram, Addison Kram, Brynn Lutter, and Douglas Owens; siblings Luella, Harold and Ronnie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: 10 until the 11 a.m. service Thursday, March 14, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cloquet, followed with a luncheon in the church social hall. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery.

The family has selected Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet to assist them with arrangements. See the family online guestbook at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net.

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