Sad News

Dick Lueck passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on August 15 at the age of 92.

There is no one who exemplified what it is like to live in Silver Sands more than Dick Lueck. He was one of the most friendly and warm individuals that I have had the privilege to meet. He was a fixture at all our gatherings and was known for many years as the organizer of regular pot luck dinners.

Before we purchased our home we attended a pot luck as renters. That experience of meeting people and enjoying the sense of community made us feel part of something even when we were just here for a month.

Over the years, Dick served on the tennis, architectural and pools committees. He and Gene, his wife of 63 years, were supporters of the Indian Wells BNP tennis tournament and hosted many rising stars at their home in Silver Sands, often arranging show matches for all to enjoy.

I remember Dick for his always encouraging words and his appetite for my desserts. He was one of a kind and the definition of a gentleman, he will be sorely missed.

Dick’s obituary has been posted in the In Memory section of the website.

Linda Kluy
President, Board of Directors