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Francis J. Luke was welcomed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior at his home in Belleville on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
Born on June 26, 1928, in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he was the son of the late Joseph Patrick and Isabel Mary (Arsenault) Luke. On June 17, 1950, he married Jessie Beulah (Nason) Luke, who preceded him in death on Dec. 22, 2020.
Surviving are children Diane Peachey and husband Abe; Jacqueline "Jackie" Peachey and husband Joe; Francis F. "Frank" Luke and wife Jane, all of Belleville; Dixie Arnold and husband Tim of Burnham; Janet Glick and husband Ken of Belleville; Carol Channing and husband Andy of Hayward, Wis.; Donna Wolfmeyer and husband Pete of Rural Hall, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Hurbert Luke; a granddaughter, Laura Arnold; an infant great- granddaughter, Kayla Jo Glick; a great-grand daughter Jaeda Randolph; five sisters and two brothers.
Francis retired from driving oil tanker for S.I. Yoder Oil Company, which later became K.V. Oil Company. He continued as an experienced furnace tech by assisting his grandson and son-in-law, working on furnaces.
His hobbies earlier in life were bowling on a team at Holiday Lanes in Huntingdon, as well as playing horseshoes in Reedsville. He traveled to his camp in Canada each year to hunt "white tail" deer along with other family members. He was also a member of the "Over the Hill Gang" camp for many years in Huntingdon County.
Francis also raised ducks at his home and would call them by saying, "come boys" and they came running for their cornmeal lunch and supper. This will be a special memory held by friends and family. He especially enjoyed sitting on his deck watching his bird feeders and hummingbirds. He often called his view from his deck, looking down over the creek and fields filled with sheep… "A million dollar view."
In the afternoon, you could find him hanging out at his son Frank's shop with the guys, making them coffee! Each Wednesday, he would go to the salebarn in Belleville for breakfast with "the gang" up until the past two weeks. It was the highlight of his week! He cherished his Amish neighbors and friends. They were so very good to him.
Francis was no stranger to anyone, and everyone who knew him loved him. He more than once stated that he didn't think he had any enemies. Francis was a very humble man with a gentle soul. He would call to play "Happy Birthday" on his harmonica for family and friends, even if he had to leave it on their answering machine.
Francis was a legend in his time and will be fondly remembered by his whole family and his many friends.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Locust Grove Cemetery with Pastor David Aungst officiating.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Mountain View Mennonite Chapel, 104 Shelly Drive, Reedsville, PA 17084.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 6880 State Route 655, Reedsville. Online condolences can be made at www.hendersonbohnfuneralhome.com.