David Eugene Luck, 69, of Rensselaer, formerly of Remington, passed away on January 2, 2022 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. 

Born July 4, 1952 in Lafayette to the late Ray Eugene and Patricia Ann (Welsh) Luck, David was a 1971 graduate of Remington High School. He went on to honorably serve in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1975 as a mechanic and heavy equipment operator and was part of the ‘Red Horse’ unit.

On September 16, 1973, David married Laura Ramsauer in Goldsboro, NC, and together they had a daughter, Julie Anne.

David spent 26 years at DeKalb and Monsanto Seed business and then worked 20 years for Herre Trucking of Rensselaer. He was also a long-time member of American Legion Post 280 and member of the Wolcott Remington Community Service Organization for 10 years.

David enjoyed watching NASCAR, restoring his 1958 Corvette, and camping in Monon. He also thoroughly loved helping his grandkids with 4-H projects. Most of all, David loved spending time with his family and friends; he will be greatly missed. 

Surviving along with his wife Laura is his  daughter, Julie (Robert, Jr.) Cree of Remington, and two grandchildren, Justin and Jordan Cree.  Siblings include Diane (Gary) Stoller of Wolcott, Cheryl (John) Yerk of Wolcott, and John (Cheryl) Luck of Wichita, KS, and several nieces and nephews. David is preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Patricia Luck.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service 12 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Interment to follow in Remington Cemetery. Military rites will be held at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to the Remington American Legion Post 280.

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