LAUCKNER, Edie (Mueller), loving wife, mother, daughter and friend, went to her Lord’s side at home on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at age 62.

Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc, 12534 Holly Road on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 5:30 pm. Pastor Wayne H. Wentzel officiating. Visitation will be held at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint on Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Visitation 4:30pm Friday at the church until the time of the service.

Edie Mueller was born June 24, 1947 to Erwin and Ester Mueller in Wausau, Wisconsin. She attended elementary school at Trinity Lutheran Elementary in Athens, Wisconsin. Edie also attended High School at Concordia Lutheran High School in Seward, Nebraska. Edie earned her Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Concordia College, St. Paul, Minnesota, and Masters of Arts from Oakland University. Upon graduation Edie accepted a teaching position at Redeemer Lutheran in Flint. She married James Lauckner of Flint on August 14, 1971, and together celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Edie was a proud servant of the Lord. She taught elementary school at Redeemer Lutheran Flint from 1968-1974, and at St. Paul Lutheran Flint from 1984-2003. Friends remember her for her artistic talent. She wrote two books, “Signs of Celebration” about banner making for worship, and “Story Time with your Children.” Edie was famous for her rubber stamping, and enjoyed attending University of Michigan football games with her husband and friends. She was known for her quote, “These are two fine institutions of greater academia competing in an athletic event.”

Surviving are husband, James Lauckner of Grand Blanc; Sons, Andrew Lauckner of Saginaw, Texas and Matthew Lauckner of Grand Blanc; Mother, Esther Mueller of Westfield, Wisconsin; Sister, Lois (Mueller) Wiebe of Otter Tail, Minnesota; Brother, Ronald Mueller of Westfield, Wisconsin; Countless nephews, nieces and dear friends; and “Grand-Dog”, Ginger.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Brian’s House Hospice, Faith Lutheran Church Memorial Gardens and St. Paul Lutheran School Library.