Virginia (Minaglia) Lucke, 90, of Enumclaw, died at home April 12, 2013.

She was born June 18, 1922, in Renton, Wash., and graduated from Renton High School in 1940. She began her work career at Coch-ran’s Hardware Store in Renton, worked as a secretary for an import/export business in Seattle and then retired from the Enumclaw Medical Center after 22 years. She married Elmer Lucke and the couple started their married life in Renton before making their home in Enumclaw for many years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, cooking, clam digging at family outings, visiting with friends and spoiling numerous puppies through the years. She was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church in Enumclaw.

She is survived by daughter Janet Uhde, sister Claudette Lorimor, one grandson and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer and son-in-law Don Uhde.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hope Lutheran Church.