Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart
Portage, Indiana
Dec 25, 1928 – Feb 5, 2019
HARRY R. LUKE, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at VNA Hospice. He was born in Hobart on December 25, 1928 to the late Raymond and Martha Luke. Harry was a 1947 graduate of Hobart High School and a retiree of NIPSCO. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart. In his younger years Harry enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, and bowling, and more recently worked the crossword and Sudoku puzzles. He loved his family and annual trips taken to Ft. Myers, FL. Harry will be remembered for the love and kindness he showed toward his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Les) West, Barrington Hills, IL, Donna (John) Fedyna, Havelock, NC, Lori (Robert) Angarone, Wilmette, IL, and stepdaughter, Linda (Eric) Walker, Valparaiso; stepson, Lewis (Debra) Valdivia, Michigan;brother, Donald Luke (Nancy Farris), Hobart; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Harry was also preceded in death by his wife, Jewell; son, David Luke and stepson, Ronald Valdivia; brothers, Robert, George, and Ralph; sister, Dorothy Jones.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Harry’s memory.
Funeral services for Harry will take place Thursday, February 8, 2019 at 12 Noon at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Private family burial to take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Valparaiso at a later time. Please contact (219) 942-2109 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com to extend condolences.
Read MoreI worked with Mr. Harry Luke in the Stores Dept., & found him to be a dignified, & professional person.
We offer our prayers, & comfort to his beloved family. May Our GOD, grant his soul, eternal peace.
Faye Paulding
February 15, 2019 | Gary, IN | Coworker
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
February 07, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jim & Janet Herrick
February 07, 2019 | Hobart, IN | Friend
I was so lucky to get to know Harry over the last several years. I will remember him for his sense of humor and his one liners and jokes, often which he was the butt of himself. He had an easy way about him that made one feel at home when around him. I will miss him and I extend the deepest sympathies to all who loved him. Rest easy sweet Harry. It was so nice to have called you a friend.
Julie Molenda
February 06, 2019 | Hobart, IN
Sorry for your loss!I think my Dad worked with Harry at Nipsco!
Linda (Ehrhardt) Stinnett
February 06, 2019 | Lake Station, IN
Sorry to hear of the passing of Harry. I will always miss him. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Mindy Mayer Harms
February 06, 2019 | Elk River, MN | Friend
