Clarence Paul Luchini

Clarence Paul Luchini was born in Las Cruses, New Mexico on March 21, 1958, to Jim and Pauline Luchini. Clarence spent his early life learning hard work on his Dad’s chile farm in Hatch, New Mexico. In high school he was a standout basketball player most known for being a ruthless defender and hitting three’s from the corner. He was involved in FFA and developed a passion for agriculture. He graduated from New Mexico State University where he studied Ag and went to Nationals on the NMSU Aggie livestock judging team. For almost 4 decades, Clarence worked in livestock processing plants across the Midwest. He was a fierce leader and was committed to mentoring his workers and pushing them to achieve their best every day. He married his wife Tammie and raised his children on their farm in Cole Camp, Missouri. He raised his boys showing boer goats across the country and taught them invaluable lessons about hard work and dedication. He was a loving husband and a supportive Dad. His favorite hobbies included growing a massive garden that featured everything from cantaloupes to ghost peppers. He had an eye for landscaping and became an amateur arborist planting and caring for the many trees that grow on his farm today. He loved Nebraska Huskers football and volleyball and traveled to as many games as he could. He was best known for his tough love and leadership, his infectious laugh, and his compassion for his friends and neighbors. Clarence passed away surrounded by his family in Columbia, Missouri on May 11, 2023 at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his wife Tammie Luchini and his proudest accomplishments, his sons, Braxton Luchini, Dr. Karstan Luchini and Brandon Luchini; his parents; two brothers, Kenneth Luchini and Charles Luchini; one sister, Dora Lucero; mother-in-law, Pat Decker; brother-in-law, Brandon Decker; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, May 15, 2023, at Heckart Funeral Home with Rev. Candace Fowler officiating.

Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Heckart Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.