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Neil C. Luken Mar 23 1953 - Jul 16 2010
Funeral services for Neil Curtis Luken, age 57, of Watertown, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown. Rev. Roger Spahr will officiate. Music will be provided by Ruth Archer as pianist and Kim Swanson as soloist. Neil passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, at his residence. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Neil’s many friends. Active pallbearers will be: Eric Luken, Brock Gasper, Adam Kuhlman, Derek Luken, Liza Jensen, and Jayme Trumm. Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday prior to services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Tuesday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. Neil was born on March 23, 1953, in Watertown, SD, to Walter and Ila Mae (Robish) Luken. He attended grade school in Hazel, SD, and graduated from Hazel High School. After graduation, he attended Watertown Business School in Watertown, SD. Neil worked for Metz Baking Company as a route salesman from 1972 to March of 2010. On April 27, 1982, Neil married Leah Hutt at Ninth Avenue United Methodist Church in Watertown, SD. He was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church and a former member of Watertown Quarterback Club. Neil enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, bowling, socializing, and visiting with people of all ages. He also enjoyed watching the Watertown Arrows, the Minnesota Twins, and the Minnesota Vikings. He coached girls’ softball and boys’ baseball for many years. Neil is survived by his wife, Leah, and two sons: Jason Hutt (Tia Seifert) and Eric Luken, all of Watertown, SD; two daughters: Lisa (Corey) Cecchini of Denver, CO, and Sarah Luken (David George) of Houston, TX; his parents, Walter and Ila Mae Luken, of Hazel, SD; one brother, Curt (Jill) Luken, of Hazel, SD; and two sisters: Wanda Gasper of Black Hawk, SD, and Joy (Myron) Kuhlman of Hazel, SD. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Heather.

Neil C. Luken
Mar 23 1953 - Jul 16 2010

Funeral services for Neil Curtis Luken, age 57, of Watertown, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown. Rev. Roger Spahr will officiate. Music will be provided by Ruth Archer as pianist and Kim Swanson as soloist. Neil passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, at his residence.

Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Neil’s many friends. Active pallbearers will be: Eric Luken, Brock Gasper, Adam Kuhlman, Derek Luken, Liza Jensen, and Jayme Trumm.

Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday prior to services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Tuesday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service.

Neil was born on March 23, 1953, in Watertown, SD, to Walter and Ila Mae (Robish) Luken. He attended grade school in Hazel, SD, and graduated from Hazel High School. After graduation, he attended Watertown Business School in Watertown, SD. Neil worked for Metz Baking Company as a route salesman from 1972 to March of 2010.

On April 27, 1982, Neil married Leah Hutt at Ninth Avenue United Methodist Church in Watertown, SD.

He was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church and a former member of Watertown Quarterback Club. Neil enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, bowling, socializing, and visiting with people of all ages. He also enjoyed watching the Watertown Arrows, the Minnesota Twins, and the Minnesota Vikings. He coached girls’ softball and boys’ baseball for many years.

Neil is survived by his wife, Leah, and two sons: Jason Hutt (Tia Seifert) and Eric Luken, all of Watertown, SD; two daughters: Lisa (Corey) Cecchini of Denver, CO, and Sarah Luken (David George) of Houston, TX; his parents, Walter and Ila Mae Luken, of Hazel, SD; one brother, Curt (Jill) Luken, of Hazel, SD; and two sisters: Wanda Gasper of Black Hawk, SD, and Joy (Myron) Kuhlman of Hazel, SD.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Heather.

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Comment posted by: Marsha Brekke Asbury
Tue 20th Jul 2010 11:21 am

To Neil's Family,
I'm sorry to hear about Neil's passing. It's been many years, but I have lots of fond memories of our youth. You are all in my thoughts in this difficult time.

Comment posted by: Susie Truman
Tue 20th Jul 2010 09:40 am

We are so sorry to hear about Neil's death. rnLet your memories and God's Love help you get through this time of sorrow.rnYou are in our thoughts and prayers.rnSusie & Bill Truman

Comment posted by: Char Adams
Tue 20th Jul 2010 07:51 am

Leah and family, Marian called me from Fergus to tell me and Im so glad she did. I have many fond memories of working together with you and Neil in Watertown. It has been a difficult journey for all of you these past years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. char

Comment posted by: Marian Barry
Mon 19th Jul 2010 08:17 pm

Leah and family,rnrnI am so sorry to hear about Neil. My thoughts and prayers are with you.rn

Comment posted by: Judy Sasse
Mon 19th Jul 2010 03:37 pm

To Neil's family, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Comment posted by: Sheila Stahl
Mon 19th Jul 2010 09:27 am

Leah and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just want you to know that I am thinking about you and that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Comment posted by: Gary Ramona Jake Jeremy Kruse
Mon 19th Jul 2010 06:47 am

To the family of Neil Luken,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Gary, Ramona, Jake, Jeremy, and Jessica Kruse

Comment posted by: Bev and Les Kettwig
Sun 18th Jul 2010 08:15 pm

We are sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Comment posted by: Levi and Joanne Tvedt
Sun 18th Jul 2010 05:25 pm

Leah, Jason, Sarah, and Eric-

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I, as well as my family, have many fond memories of Neil and our families together as we were growing up. May he rest in peace.

Comment posted by: Nancy Appel Malsom and family
Sat 17th Jul 2010 12:34 pm

I am truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this time and always.

Comment posted by: LeeAnn and Gus Benthin
Fri 16th Jul 2010 01:45 pm

We are so sorry for your loss. Neil was a great guy and he will be missed by many people. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Comment posted by: Kelly Gross
Fri 16th Jul 2010 01:38 pm

Leah,rnI am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hadn't heard any updates lately so I was hoping that things were going better. Please contact me when you are ready. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.rnKelly Gross

Comment posted by: Jodi Jacobson Simerly
Fri 16th Jul 2010 12:44 pm

Leah, Jason & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Neil. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.

Comment posted by: Lorie and Jim Smith
Fri 16th Jul 2010 08:51 am

Leah, Lisa, Jason, Sarah, Eric and all the family:

We are so sorry for your loss. Neil was such a good and loyal friend to us.....it is very hard to say "goodbye" to him. But.... because of our faith we find hope of God's LOVE. We know that our goodbye's are not forever. We will be together someday and what a beautiful reunion that will be!! With that hope in our hearts may we find strength today and always.

May God Bless you!
Jim and Lorie Smith

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