83 years old, Vernon D. "Pinky" Luse, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away at 11:07 p.m., Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Monticello Healthcare Center of Monticello, Indiana. 

Pinky was born on Thursday, January 17, 1939, in Liberty Township (White County), Indiana, to the late Clarence and Stella (VanMeter) Luse.  

 

Pinky had lived in White County, Indiana, all his life. 

 

Visitation will be from 12:00 (noon) to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022, here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.  

 

Celebration of Life Service will be here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022. 

 

Clergy: Jay Janke, Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Indiana, and Mike Keever officiating.  

Following the Celebration of Life Service, Pinky’s casket will be loaded onto a Monticello Fire Department Engine at taken to the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana. 

 

Memorials may be given to Monticello Fire Department Gift Fund.  Envelopes will be available here at the funeral home or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.

 
Biographical Information:
   Pinky had lived in White County, Indiana, all his life and was a 1958 graduate of Monticello High School of Monticello, Indiana.  He had served as the chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 1978 to 1980.  Pinky was very active in the Pee Wee Football program and was VERY active with the Little League Baseball both of Monticello, Indiana.  He always loved and enjoyed going to all of his kids and grandkids sporting activities.  Pinky could always be found at Kinser's Bakery of Monticello, Indiana, every morning sitting around the "round table" having coffee and visiting with everyone that came in. He was an AVID and Diehard Indiana University Basketball Team fan!!  "Go IU"

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On September 3, 1966, in Monticello, Indiana, he married Elizabeth "Beth" Martin.

 

Survivors include:

Three (3) Children,

Kevin (wife Teresa) Luse of West Lafayette, Indiana,

Keith E. Luse of Monticello, Indiana, and

Kathy (companion John D.) Snowberger of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Nine (9) Grandchildren,

Jorey (wife Kelly) Luse of Carmel, Indiana,

Kelsey (husband Zach) Spille of Spring, Texas,

Courtney Luse of Monticello, Indiana,

Dustin Luse of Brookston, Indiana,

Bryce Luse of Brookston, Indiana,

Destiney (husband Cody) Jackson of Lafayette, Indiana,

Faith (companion Kaden) Snowberger of Monticello, Indiana,

Devan (companion Shyli) Snowberger of Winchester, Indiana, and 

Teagan Snowberger of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Two (2) Great Grandchildren,

Henry Spille,

Benjamin Spille, and

one on the way in August;

 

Former Wife,

Elizabeth "Beth" Luse of Monticello, Indiana;

 

One (1) Sister,

Phyllis Maze of Lafayette, Indiana;

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

 

Preceded in Death:

 

Parents,

Clarence and Stella (VanMeter) Luse;

 

One (1) Step - Brother,

Clarence "Red" Luse.

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.