Radford Tucker

Radford John Tucker, 74, of Duluth, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Essentia Health in Duluth. Radford was born on September 9, 1943 in Winona, MN to Robert and Alma (Thiess) Tucker.  Rad Served in the US Marines during Vietnam. He worked for several non-profits before retiring from the Duluth Public School District. Rad was a member of Spirit of God Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post 71 and the Trinity Masonic Lodge #282 A. F. & A. M.  He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judy; daughters, Heather (David) During of Duluth and Sherri; three sons, Randy Hotchkin of Duluth, Trent (Carole) Hotchkin of Duluth and Robert Tucker of Somerset, WI; a sister, Joyce (Tom) Pettinger of Fargo, ND; a brother, Dr. Robert (Mary Ann) Tucker of Wesley Chapel, FL; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Diabetic Foundation or Disabled American Veterans would be appreciated. Visitation 5 to 7pm Thursday with Masonic services at 6:30 pm in the Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home. Visitation will continue from 10 until the 11 am Celebration of Life service Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Spirit of God Lutheran Church. 2431 West 3rd Street, Duluth. Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home.