In Memory

Bill Luthe - Class Of 1954

Bill Luthe

Billy Vernon Luthe, age 76 of Parkersburg, Illinois passed into Eternity on February 2, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Billy was born December 16, 1936 in West Salem, IL to Lelah Mae Kinkade and Vernon Henry Luthe.

Billy was enlisted in the military reserves, however was never called up, and was honorably discharged following his service. Although he was proud of his enlistment, his wishes will be honored, and there will be no public military rites at the service.

He was married to Stella Paddick, and she preceded him in death.  Billy married Kay Johnson on June 30, 1973 in West Salem, IL.

He was a farmer, who was a family man, and was a loving father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, two daughters: Loura (Steve) Marks, and Lisa (Patrick) Shilling, two sons: Clifton (Kelly) Luthe and Michael (Misty) Luthe, 12 grandchildren, his mother, Lelah Mae Luthe, one sister, Willa Mae Hicks, and one brother, Michael James (Patricia) Luthe. Billy is also survived by one aunt, Bernadine Rowley, several nieces and nephews and close friends

He was preceded in death by his father, his first wife and one grandson, Colton Jay Shilling.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)