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JAMES LUYBEN Obituary

JAMES R. LUYBEN, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, 12:01 p.m., at Lutheran Hospital. Born Nov. 6, 1949, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Helen (Flaugh) Luyben. He was a Steelworker at Slater Stainless Steel for 36 years before his retirement in 2005. He was a member of United Faith Presbyterian Church, The Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club and a lifelong member of the N.R.A. Surviving are sons, Matthew, Benjamin and Joseph Luyben all of Fort Wayne; brother, Jerry Luyben of Coconut Creek, Fla.; and former wife, Mary Luyben of Fort Wayne. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2011 at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St. with visitation one hour prior. Dr. Hal Thomas officiating. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorials to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. www.klaehnfahlmelton.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 15, 2011.

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Kasey Banahan

December 7, 2024

Even after all this time has passed, I miss him every day. What a great presence in my life.

Brad Manes

June 9, 2022

Think of Jim often.

Ben Luyben

February 29, 2012

Thank you all for the well wishes. They are very much appreciated. He was a good man loved by many. Dad will be missed for sure

Pete Christensen

July 8, 2011

Jim's friendliness was always there, quietly constant through the years. My condolence to his family and friends.

Pamela Groff

June 19, 2011

Jim was a good friend to my exhusband George Ray. We would go to his house and play cards most weekends. Jim was a good guy to all. We will miss him very much. May God bless and keep his loved ones during this difficult time.
Pam Moore Groff (Ray)

June 19, 2011

Jim, I only knew you a year, but you were an inspiration to me and my hero. I will miss your smiling face almost every day. Kim from Ft. Wayne

Brad Manes

June 17, 2011

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Lynda Fields

June 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. George and Lynda Fields

crystal g

June 15, 2011

Jim will be missed... he always always had a smile and a kind word... indeed... not only did his words... but his actions help and touch so many lives. One more time Jim... "God I offer my self to thee, to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt..." My sympathy and prayers to family.

christine hall

June 15, 2011

My sympathies to the Luyben family. I am sorry to hear of Jim's illness and passing. May God be with you all during this difficult time.

John&Sandy Holman

June 15, 2011

Jim was a great man. He helped many. I know that he is in a much better place now. Our prayers are with the family. He will be missed.

Carl and Barbara Lewis

June 15, 2011

Jerry and family,
Carl and I were so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We leave on vacation on Friday so will not be able to attend any of his services. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers . I know Carl has many happy memories of time spent with you and Jim while you were growing up. I am sure your memories will give you comfort at this time of loss.

Tammie Weber

June 15, 2011

My prayers go out to your family, Jim will be missed by all the people whose lives were touch by him.

Deb Scheiman-Neilson

June 15, 2011

Sorry for your loss. My mom (Mabel; dad-Elmer Scheiman) was in a card club with Helen and I remember going to their lake as a child.....God's peace and comfort be with you!

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