Linda E. Lucchesi

Linda E. Lucchesi will be remembered by many as a larger than life character whose laugh could fill a room, someone who could almost always find the humor in things, no matter the circumstances. She spoke fondly of her three children, Timothy, Stefanie, and Joseph. Linda took great pride in knowing both her sons grew into exemplary fathers to her six grandsons.

Linda found peace on Saturday, September 13, 2025, age 75 years. Beloved mother of Timothy Fenske, Stefanie Klopp, and Joseph (Danielle Pike) Klopp. Grandmother of Ethan, Andrew, Sam, and Aaron Fenske, and Friedrich and Luka Klopp. Dear sister of the late Annemarie (Robert Breske) Breske, the late Suzanne (the late Lane) Zastrow, Joseph (Christina) Lucchesi, Gina (Ron Hayek) Lucchesi, Michael (Jeanne Schrank) Lucchesi, Louis (Brandy Glass-Lucchesi) Lucchesi, and Mary (Michael) Engelbart. Further survived by Gary Fenske, James Frederick Klopp, Charles Hayek and other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Anne Lucchesi.

One of eight Lucchesi children, Linda grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Having been the third of the "Big Four" (Annemarie, Suzanne, Linda, Joseph), she found herself attending St. Sebastian's Catholic School with her siblings, going on day trips with her father Al, and babysitting for the "Little Four" (Gina, Michael, Louis, Mary). The Little Four loved when Linda would babysit, as she let them stay up late, play games, and watch scary movies. She would then later graduate from Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee. She enjoyed participating in sports, especially bowling. She continued playing in leagues and tournaments into adulthood.

When it came to people, Linda had a great intuition and was highly perceptive. She had tried multiple professions before landing the perfect job for a person with her engaging personality. She settled into a highly effective career in healthcare recruitment over decades. She had dreamt of becoming an actress and eventually writing a book.

In her spare time, Linda relished old Hollywood, especially movies starring Montgomery Clift or Natalie Wood. She loved reading, revisiting family recipes and baking, visiting Disneyworld, and exploring historical American cities while on "Sisters Trips."

Linda was closest in age and in spirit to her older sister Suzy. Not only did the two sisters share a bedroom growing up, but they would reunite later in life to share the scenic state of Tennessee, where they lived out the remainder of their lives. Linda and her oldest sister Annemarie enjoyed attending concerts together, traveling, and dining at Wisconsin supper clubs. She joins Suzy and Annmarie in eternal life. All three will be greatly missed.

Memorial Visitation for Linda and her sister Suzanne at the Funeral Home on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Memorial Services to honor Linda and Suzanne beginning at 6:00 PM. If desired, memorial donations in Linda's honor can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org)