He is survived by his children, Jolene (Steve) Hendershott of Nashport, Amanda (Chris) Spinks of Dresden, Joshua (Angela) Lukander of Nashport and Brandon Lukander of Dresden; grandchildren, Lakyn, Mady, Trevor, Jadyn, Trenton, Kyler, Cady, Draven, Alonna and Ayden; great grandchildren, Hayes and Nelli; siblings, Ruth Deforge of California and Jeannie Casali of New Mexico as well as numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved cat, Bubbies.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Lillian Grise, Shirley Gauthier and William “Bill” Lukander.
The family will have a celebration of life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at the Coshocton Amvets Post 36. The Coshocton Honor Guard will perform Military Honors at 2pm to begin the celebration.