J. Wayne Luckenbill
J. Wayne Luckenbill, 85, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of North Manchester, Ind., died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Sarasota.
He was born at North Manchester on May 29, 1928. He grew up in North Manchester, where he and his wife owned and operated Manchester Floor Covering. They moved to Sarasota in 1969 after the death of their son, Michael.
They were owners of Beneva Arms Apartments and Beneva Arms Realty. Wayne served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years: Joan; his children: Brenda (Erik) Dahlgaard; Peggy (Jon) Lemmon; Jim Luckenbill; and Angela (Jim) Hockett; grandchildren: Chris Bucher, Amy (Brian) Upholz, and Dustin Luckenbill; and a sister: Thelma Eberly, South Whitley, Ind.
A celebration of life will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Strathmore Villas South Clubhouse, 97 Strathmore Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. Locally, McKee Mortuary of North Manchester is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.