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To his family - I am so sorry for your loss. Luke was great to work with, and will be missed dearly. ♡
Shannon Jenkins
May 10th, 2021 at 12:00am
What incredibly sad news about Luke. I was lucky enough to have met him and had great conversations several times. His husband. Mike was such a special guy. We loved them both, and hold Mike in our prayers. God sustain you in this really tough time. Bless you both.
Suzanne Scott and Larry Fuerst
May 10th, 2021 at 12:00am
A wonderful neighbor for many years. Carole and I enjoyed our many conversations and the warm greetings from sweet Effie. Our deepest sympathy to the family and to Mike.
Tom and Carole Renner
May 11th, 2021 at 12:00am
I worked with Luke at Lakeland for many years. What a great guy. He was warm, compassionate, hard working. Gone too soon. My sympathies to his family.
Connie Haase
May 11th, 2021 at 12:00am
I worked along side Luke and he shared his knowledge and experience with not only me but everyone around him. He was a very giving person and would alway surprise he coworker with gifts at Christmas time. I love how creative he was with the bulletin boards. Luke was a great person and cared deeply about people. He will be missed.
Rachel Wesaw
May 11th, 2021 at 12:00am
I had the pleasure to work with Luke for a few years. Luke was a wonderful man always had a smile with a few laughs to go along with that smile. He will be missed. I send my condolence and a prayer to Luke's family during this sad time
Anna Norton
May 11th, 2021 at 12:00am
Luke was a wonderful man. I worked with him at South Haven Hospital. He always had a smile on his face. Enjoyed talking with me about my family and how things were going. when out and about always took the time to say hello no matter where we were. He will always have a special place in my heart and will be missed so Very Much. Special thoughts to the family. May god watch over all of you.
Lisa Fellows/ Bronson South Haven Hospital
May 12th, 2021 at 12:00am
My condolences to Scott and Adam, I only remember Lu from when I was younger, but I do remember going to your house and playing in the backyard. I remember that he adored you boys and His hugs were the best! May he rest in peace! Sending prayers and peace! Your cousin, RandiLynn
randi krolzick
May 12th, 2021 at 12:00am
W0rk with him many years out neighbor will me missed
Gayle Manzella
May 12th, 2021 at 12:00am
Luke was such a loving person to anyone he met, especially my Uncle Mike. Always smiling and there to help however he could ? Welcomed us just like family. Effey was always right there by his side too. OUR heart and prayers go out to Uncle Mike, Adam and Scott and the family.
Dawn Moomeykline & family
May 12th, 2021 at 12:00am
I first met Luke when we were in high school and he trained me to work in the kitchen at KFC. He was great fun to work with and later became a manager who took his role seriously. We kept in touch while both of us were in college and sometimes double dated, and eventually he asked me to be his best man when he married. Unfortunately, we fell out of touch after that when I got married and then moved overseas, though we did visit once in the late 90s. Through a mutual friend, I only recently found Luke again and was trying to get back in touch when I heard this sad news. Luke was a great guy and a good friend, and I am disappointed that I was unsuccessful in getting back in touch before he passed. He will be missed.
Dave Machemer
May 12th, 2021 at 12:00am
Neighbor Luke, I'm sitting outside looking at your home and knowing that there are many people that love and miss you very much. Your tree by the road is absolutely beautiful, with deep red leaves. Our conversations were very numbered in the 14 years I was your neighbor - could probably count them on one hand... You always had a friendly wave and smile. A few Halloween trick-or-treat evenings we had fun conversations - not to mention twice sharing Effie's escapades in our neighborhood. I wish you peace and love, and send deepest sympathy to your partner Mike, Effie, & other loved ones. Our thoughts are with you. Dana Wright
Dana Wright
May 13th, 2021 at 12:00am
Thoughts and Prayers to Luke's. Family. Worked with him at South Haven Hospital and he was always a happy person smiling and joking..
Judy Rainey
May 14th, 2021 at 12:00am
Luke and Mike were two of the first people I met when I moved to Michigan and started attending the Douglas United Church of Christ. Their friendship made me feel immediately welcome and I have great memories of laughing with Luke.
Barb Lucier
May 17th, 2021 at 12:00am
We always appreciated the wonderful enthusiastic greetings from Effie and Luke's friendly wave. Luke always shared his extra parking spots with all the Renners as we visited our parents. We recognize his kindness. Our sympathy and compassion to Mike, and the rest of Luke's family.
Deb Renner Smith and David Smith
May 23rd, 2021 at 12:00am
His beautiful smile and kind heart will always put a smile on our faces. Much love to you.
Monica Randles and family
August 19th, 2021 at 12:00am
Condolences to all of Luke's family, especially to Mike Vermerris. I am so sorry.
madeline kaczmarczyk
August 24th, 2021 at 12:00am