Laura Lenora Kuck of Circle Pines, formerly of Albert Lea, died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at Prairie Cottages in Albert Lea. She was 88.

She was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Stutsman County, North Dakota, the daughter of Jacob and Ida (Gahner) Lippert.

She grew up in North Dakota and married Jerry E Kuck on Feb. 4, 1951. They lived together in Gackle, North Dakota, until they moved their family to Albert Lea in 1961. Laura worked for Wilson & Co. in Albert Lea for 16 years.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Laura found enjoyment in the time she spent crocheting and gardening.

Laura will be greatly missed by her children Lowell Kuck of Decorah, Iowa, Connie Kuck of Circle Pines and Doreen Kleinpaste of Minneapolis; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Lillian and Lena; brothers Leon, Leonard and Arnie; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jacob and Ida Lippert; husband, Jerry; son, Kenny; sisters Lenora, Eileen and Linda; and brothers Lawrence and Raymond.

Memorial services for Laura will be April 27 at Parkshore Senior Community in St. Louis Park. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea.