Thomas M. Luther, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Franciscan Communities in Michigan City.
Thomas was born in La Porte, IN, on December 16, 1941 to Alvin "Pete" and Vivian (McCorkle) Luther.
On September 5, 1964 in Norwalk, CT, he married Marlyn (Nesline) Luther who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Kevin (Amy) Luther of New Carlisle and Kimberly (Marc) Christiano of La Porte; grandchildren, Emily Luther, Drew (Pamela) Luther, Caleb Luther, Benjamin Luther, Megan Jerndt, and Meghan Pointon; and brother, Peter "Mike" Luther of La Porte. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Thomas served honorably as a Radioman 3rd Class in the US Navy. He was a member of the Maple City Lions Club, the American Legion, and he delivered Meals on Wheels for 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking and was a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan. Tom was also a proud father and grandfather who loved his children and grandchildren deeply.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM (CST) on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
A time of visitation will be held from 4 -7 PM (CST) on Thursday, June 15, 2017 and from 10 AM until the time of service at the funeral home on Friday. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Franciscan Communities Hospice, 1225 E. Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360 or Meals on Wheels, 800 Michigan Ave., Suite 10, L a Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.