Lena Mae “Tuckey” Louder, 99, a resident of The Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021.
She was born July 9, 1922, in Altoona; the daughter of the late Albert and Ada (Riley) Hess. On May 7, 1944, she married Howard M. Louder who preceded her in death in 2006.
Lena Mae was a 1940 graduate of Altoona High School. She was a long-time member of the First Lutheran Church in Altoona and was very active in the Luke Rhodes Sunday School Bible Class. Tuckey was a long-time member of First Lutheran Church in Altoona. Upon moving to State College in 2007 she joined Grace Lutheran Church and stayed a member there when she became a resident of The Oaks in Pleasant Gap.
Tuckey was a homemaker at heart and took great pride in caring for her family and home. She and Howard were familiar faces at Altoona and Penn State sporting events. Tuckey loved shopping and looking fashionable and was often found at local malls. Tuckey and Howard were a great team, always complimenting each other. The annual trip to Ocean City, NJ was a special time with the family.
She is survived by sons; Rev. Larry Louder (Linda) of State College, Gary Louder (Peggy) of Mercersburg, and Ron Louder (Beth) of Hershey. She is also survived by grandchildren; Casey Louder (Michelle), Amanda, Megan, Kristen, Rob and Lidiya, and great grandchildren; Jack, Ryan and Mya Louder.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four siblings; Nellie, Luella, Alice, and Albert.
Friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Good Funeral Home, 108 Alto Reste Park, Altoona. The funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Scott Schul officiating. Burial will be private at Alto Reste Park, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, 998 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602.
An online guestbook may be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com