Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Robert Dean Lukenbill

Robert Dean Lukenbill, 77, of Panama, OK passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Robert was born April 4, 1932 in Hardwood, MO to Fred & Mary Evelyn Lukenbill. He played baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals until he was injured. He then worked for the US Postal service for 33 years until his retirement. He loved fishing, gardening, yard work & watching football games. He was preceded in death by a son, Johnni Lukenbill; wife of 25 years, Patricia Lukenbill, parents, Fred & Mary Evelyn Lukenbill, 4 brothers, Charlie, Roger, Elmer, & Dave Lukenbill; and a sister, Mary Lukenbill. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Lukenbill of the home, 2 sons & daughter in law, Robert Dean Jr. & Sherri Lukenbill of Independence, MO, Chester Lukenbill; grandson & wife, Robert Dean III & Michelle Lukenbill of Iowa; great grandson, Robert Dean Lukenbill IV; great granddaughters, Abigail Lukenbill of Iowa, Ashley Lukenbill of Independence, MO, Tracy Wilson & husband Jon of Clinton, MO; great great granddaughter, Samantha Wilson of Clinton, MO; brothers & sisters in law, Jack & Alice Lukenbill, Frank & Susan Lukenbill; sisters & brothers in law, Marge & Don Hamontree of Nevada, MO, Sharon Lukenbill, Linda Lukenbill; other relatives & Loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at First Step of Faith Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Bill Sanders officiating. Interment following in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers were Robert Lukenbill, Robert Lukenbill III, Frank Lukenbill, Jack Lukenbill, and Jerry Hensley. The family will be at the funeral home from 5-7 pm, on Thursday evening to visit with family and friends.

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