Donald Richard (Duke) Luther II

life story

Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. We miss you.

Donald Richard Luther II (Duke) passed away on Saturday, April 29th after a short illness, with his wife Cindy by his side.

Duke was born on January 13th, 1957, in Oelwein, Iowa to Donny and Gerry (Lilly) Luther, the third of four children. He graduated from Oelwein High School in 1975 and spent many years working as a semi-truck driver. He married Cindy Probert on May 6th, 1983, and together they raised two daughters.

Duke loved spending time with all of his grandchildren, and after his retirement in 2019 he spent 3 years providing daycare for the two youngest.

Duke always looked forward to his visits back home to Oelwein to see his close friends and family and was a die-hard Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He also enjoyed cheering on the Minnesota Twins and looked forward to March Madness every year. He liked to play darts, sit around the campfire, and was an avid news watcher.

Duke is survived by his wife, Cindy, daughters Libbi (Ricky), and Jessi (Charlie), grandchildren Richie (9), Connor (5), Palmer (3) Leo (3), and bonus granddaughter Arianna (17), brother Dave, niece Angella, nephew Justin, many sisters and brothers-in-law and special nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Rich, sister Debra, 1 infant grandchild (LC) and several great friends and close cousins, aunts, and uncles.

memorial service

In memory of Duke

July 22, 2023

American Legion 108 1st St SW, Oelwein, IA 50662, USA

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