Obituary: Roger Michael Luckhardt

Roger M. Luckhardt, November 16, 1956-December 10, 2019

Our beloved husband and father, Roger Michael Luckhardt, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 4:22 am. Roger was born November 16, 1956 to the late Robert and Esther Luckhardt. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Susan Luckhardt, and their children, David (Alicia) Luckhardt, Sarah (Christian) Burrell, and Melissa (Dan) Gawura. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Aiden, Liam, and Lily Luckhardt; Joanna, Molly, and Emma Burrell; and Danny Gawura; his brothers Robert Luckhardt and Harvey (Marcella) Luckhardt; his sisters-in-law, Paulette (Bradley) Roulo and Kathy (Larry) Tate; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Esther Luckhardt and his sister-in-law Barbara Steele Luckhardt.

Roger enjoyed many hobbies and interests in his life: hunting, fishing, woodworking, motorcycle racing and Civil War re-enacting. He was a member of the Civil War Re-enactment group Battery B First Michigan Light Artillery and greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of this group. In recent years, he enjoyed restoring antique tractors, farming his several acres and tending to his goats, chickens and pigs. He was adored by his grandchildren and enjoyed playing with them and teaching them about his many interests. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

Family will receive friends on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 3 until 7 pm at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline. A Memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11 am at Bethel United Church of Christ in Manchester, MI with a visitation starting at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

To sign Roger’s guestbook, to leave a memory, for directions, or for more information, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.