Michael Henry Luke
July 11, 1930 ~ April 15, 2008
Michael H. Luke, age 77, of Vienna, Virginia died on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Fairfax Hospital. he was the husband of Joan M. Luke.
Born July 11, 1930 in Muenster, Texas, he as the son of the late Henry J. Luke and Mary Lillian Pagel Luke.
After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Muenster, he served in the United States Air Force for four years. He continued his education at the University of New Mexico, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
In 1992 he retired from Texas Instruments, but continued to work until his death. He served with Magnavox, Hughes, Raytheon and finally as an independent consultant.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth M. Lewis and her husband Scott Lewis both of Corinth, Texas; his brother Paul J. Luke and his wife Grace Luke both of Farmers Branch, Texas; his sister, Ann Elizabeth Fiedler and her husband Jack Fiedler both of Georgetown, Texas and his grandchildren, Rachel and Grant Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael D. Luke.
The Family will receive friends at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, Virginia on Monday, April 21 from 6-8:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, Virginia on Tuesday, April 22 at 10:30 A.M. The interment take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Memorial contributions may be made to Food and Friends, they may be sent to Attn: Development Department, Food and Friends, 219 Riggs Road, NE, Washington, DC 20011.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Born July 11, 1930 in Muenster, Texas, he as the son of the late Henry J. Luke and Mary Lillian Pagel Luke.
After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Muenster, he served in the United States Air Force for four years. He continued his education at the University of New Mexico, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
In 1992 he retired from Texas Instruments, but continued to work until his death. He served with Magnavox, Hughes, Raytheon and finally as an independent consultant.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth M. Lewis and her husband Scott Lewis both of Corinth, Texas; his brother Paul J. Luke and his wife Grace Luke both of Farmers Branch, Texas; his sister, Ann Elizabeth Fiedler and her husband Jack Fiedler both of Georgetown, Texas and his grandchildren, Rachel and Grant Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael D. Luke.
The Family will receive friends at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, Virginia on Monday, April 21 from 6-8:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, Virginia on Tuesday, April 22 at 10:30 A.M. The interment take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Memorial contributions may be made to Food and Friends, they may be sent to Attn: Development Department, Food and Friends, 219 Riggs Road, NE, Washington, DC 20011.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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For all of my life, he was my Uncle Mike. I cannot believe he has now gone. More simply, he has left Joan. Life seems a little emptier now without him – but he will forever remain in our hearts. Our warmest condolences. Love, Cathy and family
Mike was a true friend to all,I will miss him. Joan,you have our condolences and Prayers
In Sympathy and Friendship Joan, With time, may God’s healing grace ease your pain. With time, may the caring of family and friends restore your spirit and gently, lovingly, uplift your soul. I will always remember Mike and the friendship we had from our days in the Air Force. We named our son after Mike because I admired him so much and thought he was such an upstanding man. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and love are with you always,
Joan, there are no words that can adequately express our sincere sympathy. May your faith sustain and comfort you during this time of such great loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Mike will be missed.He was a great friend.
I feel a great loss. Mike was a friend, a mentor and an example of a person I would be honored to emulate. Joan, please accept our deepest condolences. Grant and Cynthia Milbouer
Mike was a true friend and will be missed by everyone who had the opportunity to meet and know him. We offer our condolences to his family.
Joan: Mike was a great friend and co-worker with whom I had the priviledge to work. He will be sorely missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Best regards.