Vicki Gluck

Vicki was a member of the Waukon Wellness Center and enjoyed walking around the track for exercise. Her other hobbies included bowling, cutting up paper into strips, playing Uno and cards, doing word search books, and singing along to her favorite show “The Lawrence Welk Show”. When she sang, Vicki sang with her whole heart! She also loved her blind dog Cookie and many stuffed animals and dolls, including a special bunny from her great-nephew Derek. She loved the Packers, strawberry ice cream, and having a Mountain Dew.

One special occasion, Vicki was proud of was being a bridesmaid in Kayla Ness’s wedding. Vicki often talked about getting married and this event was special to her. She had a strong bond with Kayla, as well as many Tasc employees, including Tonia Ward-Guchshenkov. Vicki especially loved to celebrate her birthdays and would light up on her special day! In the last few years, dementia had taken over but, on her birthday, a light switch would be turned on and Vicki would celebrate with clapping and singing and thoroughly enjoyed the celebration. She loved the holidays and her family spoiled her on these special occasions.

Vicki graduated from 8th grade in Decorah. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waukon and was an active member with her mother for many years until Marie passed away on Sept. 23, 2010. After Vicki’s mother passed, her brother Gilbert “Bertie” Gluck took over raising her. Gilbert and his wife Fay relocated to Waukon from Atwater, Calif., to help take care of Vicki. Due to their failing health, Vicki’s niece Candy Mannette was asked to take care of the family and took guardianship of her in 2004, and lovingly took care of her until her death.

Candy’s family became Vicki’s new family. She grew up with her great great-niece Haley Rochin. Vicki loved Haley and enjoyed coloring and playing school with her on a daily basis, with Haley being the teacher. The entire family took part in watching Vicki, including Candy’s eldest daughter Erica Mannette, whom Vicki loved dearly. She was also especially proud of her new great-great-nephew Jackson Thomas, who was born in 2018. Vicki would tell everyone who would listen about Jackson Thomas. Candy would leave occasionally to visit her daughter Brittany Casas in California, and these were the rare occasions Candy was away from her. Vicki finally got to meet her great-great-nephew Jackson and great-great-niece Olivia when they came to visit in May of 2023.

Vicki had the biggest heart of any human being but could also be very stubborn. She liked doing things the same way every time. Vicki was loved by many and will be truly missed. Her favorite saying was, “The sun’s coming out!”

Survivors include her niece Candy Mannette of Waukon; two great-nieces: Erica Mannette and her daughter Haley Rochin of Waukon, and Brittany (Mike) Casas and her children: Jackson and Olivia of Rocklin, Calif.; a nephew Kim (Shannon) Bernatz of Waukon; great-nephew Derek Bernatz of Waukon; an uncle Alfred Ludeking of Decorah; and many great-nieces and nephews and cousins, including Heidi, Rachel, and Heather Ludeking. Alfred Ludeking will serve as honorary casketbearer. Casketbearers are Erica Mannette, Derek Bernatz, and other family members.