Wayne Albert Luchenbill, 72, a beloved son, father, grandfather and friend passed away unexpectedly Aug. 26, 2016, in St. Joseph, Mich. He was born April 8, 1944, in Flint, Mich., to Albert “Al” LaVern and Donna Mae Harkness Luchenbill. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 26 years. He resided in both Leesburg and Lake Wales, Fla. With his drive to learn, he graduated in 1962 as the salutatorian of Durand Area High School, and went on to receive a degree in mechanical engineering and his masters of business from Michigan State University. He then began his career at Procter & Gamble and followed his entrepreneurial dream of owning his own successful business, Electric-Tec. He lived to the fullest by enjoying countless hobbies: dancing, kayaking, boating, hunting, golfing, bike riding, ATVs, landscaping, building, politics, investing and spending time with friends and family both on his land and throughout the world. He was very proud of his children’s accomplishments. He was a wonderful grandfather and happiest teaching and supporting his grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Albert and Donna Luchenbill, Lake Wales, Fla.; his two sons, Brian (and spouse Angela) Luchenbill, Portland, Ore., and Kevin (and spouse Jessica) Luchenbill, Westfield; two daughters, Julie (and spouse Jeev) Trika, Naples, Fla., and Lisa (and spouse Jeb) Sloan, Twin Falls, Idaho; seven beloved grandchildren; three brothers: Bob (and spouse Barb) Luchenbill, Lake Wales; Dave (and spouse Cindy) Luchenbill, St. Charles, Mo.; Tom (and spouse Sandy) Luchenbill, Winter Haven, Fla.; as well as many nieces, nephews and a huge network of friends that loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Charles Sloan. Services and a time for sharing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. A memorial service also will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cyprus Ridge Church, Winter Haven. Calling is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1603 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, IN 46580 and would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
