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George Louk Obituary

George W. "Bus" Louk

Freehold

George W. "Bus" Louk, of Freehold, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Care One Nursing Home, Holmdel, after a lifelong battle with cancer. George was born April 12, 1936 in Mingo, W.Va.

George was predeceased by his father and mother, Jesse and Vada (Roby) Louk; his daughter, Mary; sisters, Lucille and Isobell; and his brothers, Ted, Frank, Allen and Jesse Jr. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Diane (Horan) Louk; his children, George Jr. of Virginia, Sharon Horan of Howell, Brian of W.Va., Kenneth, at home, and Barbara Spencer of Englishtown; sisters, Ella Shutzer of Manchester, Rosemary Lamar and Annabel Dean, both of Fairmont, W.Va.; his brothers, Dan Louk of Fairmont, W.Va., and Gary Louk of Freehold; and several nieces and nephews.

A lifelong truck driver, he could drive anything with wheels and a gear shift.

He enjoyed fishing, tinkering with old cars, and especially being with his grandchildren, Jeremy, Vickie, Melanie, David, Jennifer, Elizabeth, George, Shannon and LeAnn, along with nine great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center St., Freehold. Funeral and cremation services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Apr. 15, 2011.

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