Obituary: Luther “Luke” John Schaible

Luther “Luke” Schaible, March 13, 1930- December 19, 2020

Luther John Schaible, 90, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020 with his family by his side. Luther was born on March 13, 1930 to the late Herman and Magdalena (Girbach) Schaible. On July 6, 1957 he married Barbara (Geiger) Schaible. Luther is survived by his wife Barbara and five children, Daniel (Julie) Schaible of Manchester, Jane (Robert) Braem of Caro, Joan (Robert) Meagher of Ann Arbor, Michael (Diane) Schaible of Manchester and Carol (Steven) Wahl of Clinton, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren (soon to be 14 in June). Luther was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Mary Pfaus.

Luther was a lifelong grain and livestock farmer. He felt blessed to have his sons continue to grow and expand the family farm. He also was well known in the area for his band and accordion playing. He was especially known for German songs, polkas and square dancing. He provided music and square dancing for many weddings and local events. He would often break into song wherever he would go.

Luther was a life long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church teaching Sunday School and served on various boards. He was active in the community with Farm Bureau and local township and county organizations, and was also a well-known and respected seed salesman.

The family would like to thank the staff of Our Family Friend agency for the care he received at
home.

The family held a private family memorial service on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, PO Box 13, Bridgewater, Michigan 48116. To leave a memory you have of Luther, to sign his guestbook 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.