Dr. Neil R. Luebke
(September 15, 1936 - June 18, 2009)
 
Sadly, we report that Dr. Neil Luebke passed away June 18, 2009.
 
Dr. Luebke earned a B.A. from Midland College and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Johns Hopkins University. In 1961, Dr. Luebke joined the faculty of OSU’s Department of Philosophy. He was head of the Department from 1976-85 and then again from 1989-96. He was promoted to Regent’s Service Professor in 1997 and retired May 1998.
 
Dr. Luebke was deeply involved in many aspects of the University as well as several professional organizations. He was widely published in professional journals which included Journal of Thought, Southwestern Journal of Philosophy, Journal of Business and Professional Ethics, and Ethics to name a few.  In addition, Dr. Luebke served on the Phi Kappa Phi’s National Fellowship Committee before his election to National Vice President in 1992. He continued his service to the Society as National President Elect in 1995 and later National President from 1998-2001. As the 2001-2004 National Past President, Luebke chaired the National Bylaws, Nominating, and Promotion of Excellence Grants Program Committees.

A celebration of the life of Neil Luebke and a Lutheran liturgical memorial service will be held on Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Stillwater.