David Edward Lubke

David Edward Lubke, 68, of New Buffalo, MI passed away on Thurs. July 24, 2014 at LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, MI.   David was born on Nov. 26, 1945 in Michigan City, IN to Norman and Mildred (Cibulka) Lubke. On July 10, 1965 he married Maureen Springer. David worked as a television technician at Gielow TV for many years. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sawyer, MI as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Steelheaders Association. David  was also a former President and member of the Amarillo Star Dance Group of Michigan City; the Railroad Museum Board; and  the Zoning Board of Appeals-New Buffalo Township. He was a ‘people person’; he loved helping people, he never complained, always joking around-good natured, and a perfectionist, “that’s just who he was and what he did”. His biggest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren.   David is survived by his loving wife Maureen; his two daughters-Wendy (Darryl) Smith of LaPorte, IN and Coreen (Kavan) Geary of Kalamazoo, MI; five grandchildren-Tobias and Nathan Smith, and Valen, Dax and Zaria Geary; and his sister-Judy (John) Lubke Fischbacher. He is preceded in death by his parents Norman and Mildred Lubke.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 28, 12:30pm, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sawyer, MI with Father Don Suberlak officiating. Visitation is on Sunday at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo from 2:00-6:00pm, with a Rosary at 6pm. There will also be a time to visit with the family on Monday at the funeral home from 10:00-12noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com