1912
Harry
2005
Harry Luiken
December 9, 1912 — October 1, 2005
Harry C. Luiken, 92 of Steamboat Rock died Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley, IA.
Services will be Friday October 7th at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Steamboat Rock, with interment at Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. A memorial fund has been established.
Harry Cramer Luiken was born in his family's home in Steamboat Rock, Iowa to Kate Cramer and Louis A. Luiken on December. 9, 1912. He had two brothers, Anthony E. and Carl L. He spent his entire life in Steamboat Rock, a community which he deeply loved and of which he was he was immensely proud. He graduated from Steamboat Rock High School in 1930 and married Harriet L. Eilers on Feb. 14, 1938. They had 3 children; Patricia, George and Beverly and 4 grandsons; Nathan, Andrew, Daniel and Jacob.
He was baptized in and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, where over his lifetime he served in many leadership roles. One of his passions was his involvement with the Central Iowa Baptist Youth Camp, with which he was directly involved from its establishment. He was instrumental in encouraging the purchase of the property on which the camp resides, and it was one of his most enduring sources of pride.
He loved the beauty of God's creation, and he never tired of enjoying nature. Even in his time at the Village in Ackley he was eager to show his rock collection to all who would stop for a visit.
He served in the United States Navy during the Second World War, and was a member of the American Legion. Returning to Steamboat after the war, he worked with his brothers, Tony and Carl in the Luiken Hardware and Furniture Store and later with Luiken & Sons, Inc. until his retirement.
Founded firmly in his faith in Christ and faithful in his daily walk, he was an excellent example and role model for those who knew him. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and uncle and would go to any length to offer help to all who needed it. He admired and respected his friends and cherished the times he could spend with them. He was married to Harriet for 56 years. After her death he married LaDonna Frerichs and they were married for 9 years.
He is survived by his wife LaDonna; Patricia Luiken of Santa Fe, NM; George, Sheila, Daniel and Jacob Luiken of San Diego, CA; Beverly and Brian Shevkenek of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Nathan Hiller of Miami, FL; Andrew and Erin Hiller of Lafayette, IN; and step-children and grandchildren, Craig, Luann (Frerichs), Mandy and Katy Miller of Eldora, and Steve and Becky Frerichs of Steamboat Rock, and Jerry Hughes of Minneapolis. MN.
Services will be Friday October 7th at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Steamboat Rock, with interment at Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. A memorial fund has been established.
Harry Cramer Luiken was born in his family's home in Steamboat Rock, Iowa to Kate Cramer and Louis A. Luiken on December. 9, 1912. He had two brothers, Anthony E. and Carl L. He spent his entire life in Steamboat Rock, a community which he deeply loved and of which he was he was immensely proud. He graduated from Steamboat Rock High School in 1930 and married Harriet L. Eilers on Feb. 14, 1938. They had 3 children; Patricia, George and Beverly and 4 grandsons; Nathan, Andrew, Daniel and Jacob.
He was baptized in and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, where over his lifetime he served in many leadership roles. One of his passions was his involvement with the Central Iowa Baptist Youth Camp, with which he was directly involved from its establishment. He was instrumental in encouraging the purchase of the property on which the camp resides, and it was one of his most enduring sources of pride.
He loved the beauty of God's creation, and he never tired of enjoying nature. Even in his time at the Village in Ackley he was eager to show his rock collection to all who would stop for a visit.
He served in the United States Navy during the Second World War, and was a member of the American Legion. Returning to Steamboat after the war, he worked with his brothers, Tony and Carl in the Luiken Hardware and Furniture Store and later with Luiken & Sons, Inc. until his retirement.
Founded firmly in his faith in Christ and faithful in his daily walk, he was an excellent example and role model for those who knew him. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and uncle and would go to any length to offer help to all who needed it. He admired and respected his friends and cherished the times he could spend with them. He was married to Harriet for 56 years. After her death he married LaDonna Frerichs and they were married for 9 years.
He is survived by his wife LaDonna; Patricia Luiken of Santa Fe, NM; George, Sheila, Daniel and Jacob Luiken of San Diego, CA; Beverly and Brian Shevkenek of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Nathan Hiller of Miami, FL; Andrew and Erin Hiller of Lafayette, IN; and step-children and grandchildren, Craig, Luann (Frerichs), Mandy and Katy Miller of Eldora, and Steve and Becky Frerichs of Steamboat Rock, and Jerry Hughes of Minneapolis. MN.
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