Paul E. Luka

Funeral services for Paul E. Luka, 86, of Thomasville will be held at 2pm on Tuesday July 30, 2019 at the Thomasville First Baptist Church Chapel with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Marty Carnes will officiate. Mr. Luka died Sunday July 28th, 2019 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born June 7th, 1933 in Decatur IL., he was the son of the late William Luka and Emma Schimanski-Luka. On June 21, 1952 in Decatur IL he married Patricia Dulgar Luka who preceded him in death. Mr. Luka grew up understanding the value of hard work and certainly carried that value throughout his life. Paul’s greatest passion was golf, he spent many years on the course with his sons, friends and alone, because he wasn’t going to miss a day of golf. He was a skilled woodworker and left many beautiful pieces of furniture that his son and grandchildren will treasure. Survivors include son Steve Luka (Veda) of Winston Salem, NC, brother Fred Luka (Margo) of Stilesville, IN, sister Helen Entler of Decatur IL; grandchildren Craig Luka and Jaclyn Kramer; great grandchildren Emma Branch, David Luka, Katie Luka and Anderson Kramer. He was preceded in death by son Rick Luka; brothers Walter, William, Bob, John, Raymond and sisters Margaret, Betty, Esther, Mary, Alma and Hilda. The family will receive friends 1-2Pm Tuesday before the service. Guest may sign the online register book at www.allenfh.com .