William R. Luepkes, 84, of Racine, WI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  Bill was born in Lake Geneva, WI on June 28, 1935 to Richard and Mildred Yahnke Luepkes.  Bill was a professional engineer and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.  Bill married his greatest love Shirley A. Taylor in Ridgeland, SC on July 20, 1956.  She preceded him in death on November 28, 2000.  He remained a loving, caring and protective husband until he and Shirley could be reunited through his death.  Bill was a devout and faithful Chrisitan and a member of St. John Lutheran Church.  Bill was a devoted, loving and fun dad, grandpa and friend to his children and grandchildren who he always referred to as his greatest blessings and will be missed very much by his son, Robert Luepkes; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Luepkes, Susan (Anthony) Good, Janet (Bradley) Dexter, Anne Luepkes and Catherine Luepkes; six grandchildren, August Abrahams, Nicole and Sara Luepkes, Brandon Dexter, and Megan and Jacob Good, several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.  Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents; and his dear son, William R. Luepkes, Jr.  The visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19th at the funeral home.  The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20th in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Ken Otto officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow at Guyton Cemetery.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel - 901 West Highway 80 - Pooler, GA  31322