Emmett Michael Luescher, age 70, of Lebanon, KY, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2020, after a brief courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on January 29, 1950 in Beckley, WV. And spent his youth in various parts of the United States due to his father's military service. He settled in Pensacola, FL. For his high school and college education, moving to Atlanta, GA. Where he met and married his wife of 34 years, Mary Virginia (Ginger) Glazebrook. He spent many years in the electronic industry before finding his true calling and passion in Marion County, KY., where he served as Director of Religious Education and youth director for St. Augustine and Holy Name of Mary. He was an avid reader and scholar of catholic doctrine and loved to share his knowledge, most often, with humor and sharp wit; particularly with the youth he so enjoyed mentoring. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Burton Luescher; two brothers, William and Jeffrey Luescher, all of Penscola, FL.

Survivors include his wife, Ginger Luescher, of Lebanon, KY; son, Emmett Michael (Ashley) Luescher II and two grandchildren, Michael and Brogan Luescher, all of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Bob and Mark Luescher, and a sister, Sara Luescher, all of Pensacola, F; a brother-in-law, Dr. Bill (Carolyn) Glazebrook of Atlanta, GA.; sister-in-law, Susanne Raisor, of Jasper, GA; nieces, Ashley, Erin and Alex; nephew, Chase. He also leaves behind his long time friend and work "Roomie", William Kyle Ford.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, officiated by Rev. Bill Bowling and Rev. Mark Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Augustine and HNM churches or Hosparus of Central Kentucky.