Luke Richard Huxford, 65, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 16th, 2024. He was born February 14, 1959 to Harry and Joanne Huxford who resided in Lansing, Michigan. Luke attended Big Ben Community College in Moses Lake, Washington where he received his high school diploma. He enlisted as a proud member of the United States Army where he served as a combat engineer and an infantryman for 14 years. During his time in the Army, he met Renate and they were happily married on June 16, 1978 in Oppenheim, Germany. They were blessed to raise three wonderful children and create a loving family.
Luke is survived by his sons, Chadwick Johnston and Manuel Huxford; daughter, Melanie (Chad) Kempf; 3 grandchildren, Sean Johnston, Elizabeth, and Victoria Kempf; brothers, Mark (Jane) Huxford and Pat (Kristen) Huxford; two sisters, Vicki Jo (Ed) Lublow, and Kelly Villarreal and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his lovely wife, Renate Huxford; parents, Harry and Joanne Huxford, and sister, Penny (Jim) Bissell. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In accordance with Luke’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date.