Daniel Joseph Luse

Daniel Joe Luse, 75, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Joe was born on March 8, 1949 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Clarence and Thelma (Klopfenstein) Luse
He attended Twin Lakes High School.

Joe’s marriage was to Rhonda Hampton on December of 2002 at the Monticello Christian Church. She preceded him in death on August 17, 2023.

He was a lifetime member of the Midwest Van club, bowling club and the motorcycle club.
Joe worked at Peters Revington, RCA and enjoyed working summer after summer at Indiana Beach, becoming known as the Log Flume King.
He was in the chain gang for all the Twin Lakes High School football games.

Joe enjoyed golf, bowling, concerts, truck-ins, NASCAR, festivals and was an avid Bears, Cubs and Colts fan. He also loved rock and roll, Pink Floyd and a great party. Joe was very proud to play Santa Joe for many families and organizations throughout the community.

Joe is survived by his beautiful daughter, Clarissa Disinger (husband, Derek) of Monticello; grandpuppy, Ginger; two sisters, Linda Wilmot of Monticello and Debrah Posch (husband, Ron) of Monticello; mother-in-law, Beverly Ann “Bev” Ware of Monticello; two brother-in-laws, Dwayne Hampton (wife, Joanne) of Monticello and Scott Hampton (wife, Crystal) of Roanoke, Virginia; several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Steve Luse; one sister, Pamela Kennedy and brother-in-law, Wayne Wilmot.

Friends may call on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 3:00pm until time of services celebrating Joe’s life at 5:00pm at the Monticello Christian Church.

Memorials may be made to the Happy Tails or the White County Food Pantry.

Family requests that friends and family dress casual and if you have a Hawaiian shirt please wear it! 

Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral home is assisting with arrangements.