Leebell M. Kuecker, 83, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was born January 27, 1932 in Cuero to the late Louis and Anna Kuecker. He married Audrey F. Hausman on July 10, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Victoria, Texas. Leebell was a military maintenance supervisor for 32 years and retired from the Civil Service and from the Army National Guard of Texas as a First Sergeant. He served on the Cuero Volunteer Fire Department and was an avid craftsman and carpenter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Audrey Kuecker; sons, David R. Kuecker (Marsha) of Kyle, Gary L. Kuecker (Diane) of Friendswood, Steve W. Kuecker (Sally) of Victoria, and Glen A. Kuecker (Rochan) of Yoakum; sister, Nelda Haschke of Angelton; brothers, Sterling Kuecker of Cuero, Lionel Kuecker of Victoria, Farrell Kuecker of Goliad, and Willburt Kuecker of Cuero; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Laverda Oehlke; and brother, Charles Kuecker. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, 2015, 10 a.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeff Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers include Daniel Kuecker, Clifton Kuecker, Bryan Kuecker, Audrey Moore, Lexi Kuecker, Alicia Kuecker, Stephen Clements, and Marshall Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Sydney Kuecker, Vanessa Kuecker, and Spencer Clements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.