10/30/2025
Larry E. Luckey, 84, of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 12:46 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 16, 1940, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Earl and Ruth (Haupthof) Luckey. Larry was a 1958 graduate of Warren High School. On May 20, 1961, he married the love of his life, Joyce A. (Herring), in Marion, Indiana. Together they shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Larry worked for Corning Glass and United Technology’s before retiring from Metaldyne in Bluffton. Known for his strong work ethic, friendly personality, and genuine kindness, he was respected by his coworkers and adored by all who knew him.
He had a deep love for golf and was an avid fan of Indiana University basketball (Go Hoosiers!!!) and Indianapolis Colts football. More than anything, Larry enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved supporting his grandchildren at their sporting events and treasured every moment spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family was truly the center of his world.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce A. Luckey of Bluffton; children, Celinda (Ed) Herman of Keystone and Bryan Luckey of Bluffton; grandchildren, Jarrod (Abby Carie) Herman of Geneva, Ashley (Tyler) Ernstberger of Noblesville, Kendra Brockhaus of Huntington, and Nicholas (Erica Hiday) Luckey of Huntington; great-grandchildren, Paul Herman, Avery Herman, Nora Herman, Elijah Brockhaus, Ayden Brockhaus, Chandler Ernstberger, Parker Ernstberger, and Elius Luckey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruth Luckey; his brothers, Richard and Jack Luckey; and sister, Shirley Ward.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Glancy Funeral Homes – Warren Chapel, located at 203 N. Matilda Street, Warren, Indiana. A sit-down service will begin at 4:00 pm. Larry will be laid to rest privately on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy Funeral Homes, Warren, Indiana.
Larry E. Luckey, 84, of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 1246 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 16, 1940, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Earl and Ruth Haupthof Luckey. Larry was a 1958 graduate of Warren