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H. R. "Dick" Luke
Ankeny - H. R. "Dick" Luke, 83, of Ankeny, passed away at home on Friday, August 3rd, 2018.
A memorial service will be held at 5p.m., Wednesday August 8, 2018 at Saylorville Church (6429 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines). A visitation will be held from 7-9pm following the memorial service.
In 1967, Dick and his brother, Larry, started Luke Brothers Floor Covering, now owned by the next generation of Luke brothers: Mike and Scott.
Left to honor Dick's memory are his wife of 63 years, Carol; their children Mike (Robin) Luke, Cyndi (Mark) Brugioni, Scott (Heather) Luke; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; brother Larry (Judy) Luke; sister-in-law Maggie Shanks; and nieces / nephews.
He was preceded in death by son, Jim, in 1977.
The family would like to express gratitude for the excellent care he received from UnityPoint Home Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saylorville Church or to the charity of your choice.
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Dick and I played together in our child hood years. I sure wish we could to do it over again. I miss Dick.
Dennis Johnson
Family
July 31, 2019
Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. My thought and prayers are with all of you!!!!
August 10, 2018
My wife Susan and I are saddened to hear of Dick Luke's passing. My late father, Charles Ridout, son of Lester and Mildred (Johnson) Ridout knew Dick well and spoke so well of him. Please accept our condolences at your loss.
Kyle Ridout
August 7, 2018
Kyle Ridout
August 7, 2018
Dick will be missed. He was a great guy and a good mentor. One thing I remember and won't forget is the canoe teaching. Son, keep your rear low and in the middle of the canoe. And of course, the importance of a dry tent on high ground.
Bill Spratt
August 6, 2018
Thinking of all of you with love. May God's peace and comfort be with you.
Judi Semmens(Gross)
August 6, 2018
Luke family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Shary Albaugh
August 5, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.
August 4, 2018
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