James “Jim” LeRoy Luther, 77, of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on January 9, 1936, in Zion, IL, he was the son of the late Harry and Doris (Casperson) Luther. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School. On April 19, 1958, he married Juanita Rehn in Evanston, IL. They resided in Kenosha since 1962. Juanita preceded him in death on May 29, 2006. Jim was employed as a Tool & Dye Maker at In-Sink-Erator until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed stock car racing, deer hunting, shell crafting in Florida, and playing card games and dominoes with friends at the senior center. He was known as the neighborhood “Fix It Guy”. Jim is survived by two children, Scott (Terri) Luther of Waverly, TN, and Jeff (Dolores) Luther of Kenosha; one grandchild, Amanda Luther; one brother, Roger (Mona) Luther of Beach Park, IL; and two sisters, Norma (Jerry) Royce of Pleasant Prairie and Barbara (Charlie) Lotz of Surprise, AZ. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 31st, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jim’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
John and Sonja Bigley
September 2, 2013
Barb and Charlie, We were very sorry to hear about the death of your brother. Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Myra Sammy (Ballegooyen)
August 31, 2013
The Luther family,Am so sorry to hear that you have lost your brother, Norma, Barb, and Rog. Having lost two sisters, I certainly realize the pain and sadness that you must be feeling at this time. I recall the last time I saw Jim and that was at Mona and Rog's home a year or so ago. We sat at the dining room table there and had tons of laughs. What a great sense of humor Jim had. Enjoyed that time with him immensely. Nice memory. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time Peter and I send our sincere sympathy. Myra and Peter Sammy
Susan Badillo
August 29, 2013
Sorry for your loss. jim will be greatly missed. may he rest in peace
Ira and Cindy Leslie and family
August 29, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Luther family!!! Jim will be greatly missed!! God's Blessings on you always!!!