Terry Luke
  • Born on: April 26, 1943
  • Departed on: May 19, 2023
  • Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA

Terry Luke

Terry Luke passed away, May 19, 2023, after a short illness.

Terry was born and lived in Cedar Rapids all his life. He joined the U.S. Navy after school and then worked at Collins Radio as a machinist, retiring in 2001 after 36 years.

He loved to fish, hunt, camp, garden and take cruises and travel the U.S. with his wife, Orva.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Orva; sister, Susan Runde and sister-in-law, Mary Luke; 2 children, Greg & Jackie; 3 stepsons, James and Laurie Lewis of Bellevue, NE, John and Elissa Lewis, Scott and Tina Lewis; 7 grandchildren, Chrisman, Zack, Heather, Alyssa, Jamie, Elizabeth, Bailey, and 5 great grandchildren, Kole, Kade, Kylie, Nikoli, Ruby. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, John & Genevieve (Jenny) Luke/Crumbaugh, brother Jack and sister, Sandra Sturm.

A private graveside burial and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
 
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