Emma Ruth Luker Obituary

The memory of Emma Ruth Luker (Evansville, Indiana), who passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 98, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Louis Luker; her daughter Patricia Claybaugh; her siblings, Mary Louise and Daniel Pauli; and her parents, Hilda Pauli (Bernhardt) and David Pauli.

She is survived by: her children, Deborah Balsdon (Bruce) of Evansville, Mark Luker (Dianna) of Evansville and Michael Luker (Michelle) of Tampa, FL.; her son-in-law Lloyd Claybaugh of Evansville; her grandchildren, Lisa Jackson (John), Lori Feil (Eric), Greg Balsdon (Adriana Brodsky), Jennifer Claybaugh, Brooke Benkert (Daniel), Katie Luker and Andrew Luker; and her great grandchildren, Joshua, Chloe, Jacob Feil, Celeste, Elias Wilson, Ryder Benkert, Morgan, Sydney Jackson, David and Leah Zahniser. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Church of Darmstadt.