Lucas "Luke" Drotar

Lucas "Luke" Drotar obituary, Grosse Ile, MI

Lucas "Luke" Drotar

Lucas Drotar Obituary

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Born in Detroit, Luke was the son of Johann and Winifred (Coon) Drotar. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Brown, August 3, 1968. Sadly she preceded him in death October 26, 1999. He had worked at Ford Motor Company as a Skilled Tradesman and Welder/Repairman for over 46 years, retiring in 2016. Luke served in the Navy for two terms during the Vietnam Conflict. Luke leaves to cherish his memory a daughter Lisa (Koji) Nishizuka; siblings: Suzanne (Gerritt) Jongkind, James (Monique) Drotar, Christopher (Angela) Drotar, Francis Drotar, Theresa (Timothy) Abbott, Robert Drotar, John Drotar and Karen (Jeff) Turgeon; as well as three grandchildren: Kristin (Ron) Decker, Melissa and Thomas and one great granddaughter: Cami. He was also preceded in death by his father and two of his brothers: Thomas Drotar and Douglas Drotar. Click on the multimedia tab to view Luke's video tribute.

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April 14, 2017

Thomas Brooks posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2017

Ken Woody posted to the memorial.

February 7, 2017

frank gorog posted to the memorial.

Thomas Brooks

April 14, 2017

I'm sad to get the news, just yesterday, of Luke's passing in Feb. We worked together at Ford for many years, and were friends there. He used to keep an eye out for my parents in Dearborn when he lived there about 1.5 blocks from their house. We lost touch when I retired a few years ago. May his memory always be cherished by his family and friends.

Ken Woody

February 8, 2017

Very Sad to hear of Luke's passing. We worked together for almost 40 years at Ford Motor Company. Rest in Peace. Ken Woody

frank gorog

February 7, 2017

RIP Luke, an old friend and classmate

Aggie Buhagiar

February 7, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers for him and his family. RIP Luke

MARION KIRKLAND

February 6, 2017

REST IN PEACE LUKE. MAY GOD BLESS

Vicki Brown Jordan

February 5, 2017

May the four winds blow you safely home to be with my cousin Bonnie and the rest of your family in heaven.

Debbie Bozek

February 4, 2017

Rest in peace Luke. Now you and Bonnie are reunited forever.

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