Charles Lucke Mains II

Charles L. Mains II, 80, passed away from this life on December 13, 2023, in Boerne. He was born on Sept. 15, 1943, in Kerrville to Rachel (Asher) and Charles L. Mains I.

Lucke grew up in Harper attending Harper High School. During his time in Harper, he played every sport the school offered including 6-man football. On Jan. 18, 1964, at the Zion Lutheran Church, he married Carol Klein and their union brought forth one son, Charles Allen Mains.  

Lucke joined the National Guard in 1967, serving with the organization for several years. When his son was in High School, Lucke was an active member of the Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show Association (HCDJLS).

He retired from the Kerrville Telephone Company as a lineman. After retirement, he enjoyed evenings spent at Flat Rock Park in Kerrville, sharing drinks and stories with friends. When his grandsons were young, Lucke enjoyed attending their baseball games watching them play and his son coach the team. He was a real outdoors man; hunting and fishing was one of his favorite hobbies. He also enjoyed BBQ for family and friends.

Lucke married Joyce Hayes Haas on Sept. 15, 1990, in Kerrville; they shared their lives together until her death in April 2005.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and older brother, George Wallace Mains.

Lucke is survived by his son, Charles Allen Mains; grandsons, Michal Mains, Colton Allen Mains and Derrick James Mains; 3 great grandchildren; and younger brother, Joe Brent Mains.

Per Lucke’s request, no formal service will be held. He wants to be remembered for his big laugh, huge smile, and jokester style. 

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