Kenneth H. Lukenbill, 79, passed away on August 25, 2022 after an extended illness. His strong faith in Jesus Christ sustained him to the end. He was born on December 11, 1942 in Indianapolis to Kenneth H. and Helen (McCollum) Lukenbill.
Ken graduated from North Central High School, Indiana University, and IU School of Law Indianapolis. He came to Plymouth in 1972 and considered Plymouth his home since then. For over 50 years, he practiced law, beginning with the Indiana Attorney General’s office, then with Stevens, Travis, Fortin, and Lukenbill. However, Ken’s greatest joy was practicing law with his son, Adam, at Lukenbill & Lukenbill for the past 12 years.
His was a life well-lived, through service to his clients in his years as an attorney; serving the citizens of Plymouth as a City Councilman for 20 years; serving his community through his work and leadership in the Plymouth Lions Club and various other civic organizations; and most importantly, serving Jesus Christ in his daily living. Ken was a true gentleman and was an example of God’s love on earth. His kindness, encouragement, and integrity will be a lasting legacy for his family and many friends.
Ken is survived by his wife Penny; son Adam and his wife Sarah; and treasured grandchildren, Lucy, Genevieve, and Thomas. He was the “wind beneath our wings.”
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 4-8PM at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 12PM at the First United Church of Christ, 321 N. Center Street, Plymouth with visitation resuming one hour prior to the service at the church. Rev. Steve Mullin and Rev. Charles Krieg will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Ken requested that memorial contributions be made to the Marshall County Humane Society, PO Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563 or to the Plymouth Lions Club, PO Box 186, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Service
Visitation
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home
1100 N Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
August 31, 2022
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Visitation
First United Church of Christ
321 N. Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
September 1, 202211:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Service
First United Church of Christ
321 N. Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
September 1, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Patty Grace says
Ken was such a great guy with a super dry sense of humor. Many times, I didn’t know how to take him. He always worked hard for his clients and wanted to best for them. He addressed everyone as equal. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Bruce & Janis Bottorff says
Penny and family so sorry for your loss. Ken was a gentleman we so loved it when you attended our church and when you brought your granddaughters.
I hope now he will be at peace.
Marymae Stephenson says
I would see Ken and Adam out at Wendy’s eating lunch. They would always come over and visit with me. It made my day! What a wonderful man, and son. My sincere sympathy.
Love,
Marymae Stephenson
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says
Ken was a sweetheart. His little sly smile, gentle manner, dry sense of humor, and terrific gentle heart, is how he lived his life. He lived his faith and was kind and sensitive to others. He was always friendly and had time to chat. We will miss him, too.
Love to all of you,
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder
Lyn Ward says
What a loss for his family and the community! Prayers for healing to Penny, Adam and family. He will be missed by so many.
Ed Barcus says
Penny,
I was very saddened to read of Ken’s passing. Such a kind and gentle man who always had a smile and kind words for everyone he met. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dale Cramer says
Penny, Adam & family.
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Wa had many business dealings together over our careers and became good friends. Ken was wise, compassionate. & well respected. Also many good times going to Sox games! He will be missed by many, but left great memories!Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Dale & Tricia
Susie Reinholt says
Without a doubt, a life well-lived. So blessed to have known him.
Bryan Ames says
Ken was a great guy and I loved how he would always have time to talk and always had a joke.
It was a pleasure to have him as a landlord for several years.
My thoughts are with his entire family.
Keith and Connie Reifel-Gary says
So sorry to hear The Lukenbill family was very close to us during our stay at Plymouth Church The whole family are very special people. Our prayers are with them through this time
Brad and Teresa Fackler says
Penny, Adam and family. Teresa and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. You all were such an important part of our life in Plymouth, especially when we lived on Kingston. We were such a close knit neighborhood. You have so many wonderful memories. Ken’s grandkids were lucky to spend so much time with him. He will always be an unforgettable part of their lives. Love and blessings to you all.
Neysa and Liz McFarland says
Penny, Adam and Sarah,
I am so sad about Ken. What a wonderful guy. Ken was so kind and thoughtful to my Mom, Liz and me. I am so sorry. Our thoughts are with you.
Michelle Livinghouse says
Oh I am so very sorry. My favorite City Council Seat Mate, my friend. Always ready to consult, console, collaborate and brainstorm on the tough APS cases we shared. He will be so missed. My Love to Penny, Adam, and Sarah.
LuJeane Olejniczak says
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. My prayers and condolences are with your family.
You have the peace that he is in God’s care.
Thomas Buchanan says
An outstanding friend, attorney, and person. He helped me close my mother’s estate, among other matters, and we always enjoyed talking politics whenever we bumped into each other, usually at the Brass Rail. We also attended our beloved First Presbyterian Church together for many years. I thought the world of Ken and his family.
Melodie Overmyer says
A life well lived loving his wife and family, doing his best at his profession, exhibiting a great sense of humor, integrity, wisdom, God’s love for others. Oh, and a liking for a good strawberry milkshake😉. Will miss this man more than words can say. 2Timothy 4:7
Shirley Gidley says
A quiet, laid back individual with his light smile, also walking the dog.
Liked doing his community involvement
Loved his wife, proud of his son and family, and the grandchildren
May he find peace and see the glowing face of the Lord!
Condolences to his family knowing and remembering all of the happy times with the family.
Bill and Marilyn Fortin says
Dear Penny, Adam and family; Sincerely sorry for your loss. Our prayers will continue to hopefully ease your sorrow. Remember the happy times of a life fully lived.
Diane Johnson says
Penny, I am so sorry. Please take care. Diane Gjemre Johnson
Stephanie Ward says
On behalf of the Wallace family our deepest condolences
Ally says
It was an honor taking care of this sweet soul 🕊🕊
Nancy and Bill Rhoded says
He was a wonderful person. Prayers and hugs to the family
Rodger & Gayle Smith says
We have been privileged to count Ken as our legal counsel and just as importantly our friend for nearly 40 years. Rest In Peace, no finer gentleman has graced the profession or friendship than Ken.
Jan Boos Houin Bean says
Penny, Adam, Sarah and family… Loving thoughts and prayers to each of you – Ken’s loved ones. He was truly a gift as a Christian, friend, and public servant. Ken always had a good word to say to others and was a very successful businessman and member of our society.
He will be truly missed.
Donna says
So sorry to hear of his passing.
~Donna RN SJRMC-Plym
Donna says
So sorry to hear of his passing.
~Donna RN SJRMC-Plym
Suzanne LJL Gibson says
Penny and family I am so very sorry for your loss
my sister Jacque Richardson worked for Bill for many years at the law office on Garro Street
so I saw and talked with him a lot
my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of great sorrow
may God be with you all
Suzanne Gibson
Linda walsh says
A loving caring man, my condolences to you Penny and your family, I will always remember his smile and sense of humor, a hand I so dearly held ❤️ Rest In Heavenly Peace my friend 🙏🏻 ❤️
Dennis & Francie Beville says
Penny, Adam and family…we are truly sorry for the loss of our friend Ken a true and faithful servant. He followed the Golden Rule in all he said and accomplished. Cherish the memories as we do…
Francie, Denny and family.
Greg and Diana Nielsen says
It was always a pleasure to speak with Ken, whenever he needed flowers. He will be missed. Penny, thinking of you and your family at this time.
Greg and Diana Nielsen
Greg and Diana Nielsen says
It was always a pleasure to speak with Ken, whenever he needed flowers. He will be missed. Penny, thinking of you and your family at this time.
Lisa says
I am so thankful for the time I have known Ken.. he always made me laugh, had the best smile and I loved his hugs. He had faith in me when I was going through one of the toughest times in my life ❤️. You will be greatly missed.
john says
rest in peace kenneth h lukenbill
Jennifer Cygert says
Ken was by far the best boss a person could have! I loved working for Adam and Ken for the close to five years I was there. He treated me like family and to this day has kept in touch. Penny, Adam, Sarah, Lucy, Genevieve, and Thomas you were by far the most important thing in his life. He will be greatly missed!
Jean Mayer says
Penny & Adam
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him for the past 50 years. Always loved the way when I answered the phone he would say Jean this is Ken. We knew each others voices well! You in my prayers.
Lion PDGs Ann and Charlie Haffner says
Dear Penny and Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your loss of Ken. He was such a wonderful gentle man and it was our pleasure to know him.
Melinda Satorius says
Penny & family,
You are in my thoughts & prayers. Ken was so kind & caring. He would stop by Pilgrim Manor to visit Bill- even leaving notes if he missed him. He is remembered as a man of noble character.
Heather Hite says
I’m glad I got to meet him. Ken and his team were so kind and helpful to me after my mom Della passed last year. A pleasure to talk to. Many thoughts and prayers to his family.
Terry Clemens says
What a great man. He will be greatly missed by all. He always was concerned for everyone’s wellbeing. What a example of a Christian man. He always had a smile to greet everyone.
Holli D Shorter Pifer says
Penny, Adam, Sarah and family,
What a great lost. He certainly was one of a kind. Corbin called last night and said she remembers seeing Ken and Adam at the Brass Rail at lunch when she took “shadow your mother work days” ! she remembers Ken calling her Corbin on Contracts.
I had so much fun teasing him about life. I will miss his sense of humor and his joy for life.
God Speed Ken
The Pifer’s
Holli, Steve, Corbin, Cameron, Carson
Linda Mullen Clevenger says
Ken Lukenbill lived his life well. I met him in the early 1990s, hired him as our family lawyer for the unfortunate times, and considered him a friend always. He came to our wedding, to our daughters’ graduation party, and he always approached us with a smile when he would see us.
I am so sad to hear of his death. I will miss him. He always made me laugh and, professionally, made sure we understood everything we were doing. Great man. Godspeed, Ken.
Kevin and Donna Chaney says
Penny, Adam and Family,
Very saddened to learn of Ken’s.passing. He was such a kind person with a strong desire to serve the Plymouth community. May God rest his soul.
Mary Hunt says
Dear Adam,
I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m grateful for having gotten to know your dad – he was a very wise and kind man.
Sr. Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC says
Dear Penny & Adam,
We Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ are deeply sadden at Ken’s death. He was a faithful board member for the Catherine Kasper Life Center. He was always willing to help us as well if we needed some advice from a lawyer.
May each of you know God’s compassion and love and that God has wrapped his loving arms around Ken. Our prayers will be with you and all your family members as you grieve the loss of such a wonderful person. May you know the peace that only God can give.
Scott and Toni Carmer says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Penny, please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve.
Clyde Avery says
Penny and family,
I’m very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him when he would be up at the county building or If I ran into him around town. I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Taylor says
Penny and Adam, I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. It was an honor to care for Ken, he was a wonderful man. I so enjoyed talking with him. RIP my friend you will be missed.
Lawrence (Larry) Miller says
Dear Penny and Family. I enjoyed working with Ken during The State Exchange Bank’s good days and difficult times. Ken was an excellent attorney and I know He will be missed by all. Prayers to the Family during this time.
Mary Kay Luchenbill says
Penny, Adam, and Family
I am so sorry for the loss of Ken. He sure was a person I admired all the walks of his life. I remember when we moved to Plymouth in 1983, many thought we were related because of our last name. I knew then that Ken was a respected man of Plymouth Community.
My prayers are for you Penny and Adam and may God’s peace carry you through this time.
Christopher R Berdahl says
Penny, Adam and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was such a great man. I enjoyed the conversations we would have at your office while usually waiting for Adam to get off the phone. I especially will always remember Ken playing practical jokes and the smile on his face when doing so. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack Tharp says
Penny & Adam:
I only knew Ken professionally and appreciated his consul. On another level, I learned of Ken from my Father (Max), who valued his friendship, particularly their membership in Lions.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Jack Tharp
Rita Beck says
My sincere condolences to Penny and family. I enjoyed getting know Ken through Lions Club. He will be missed by many in the community.
Nolan and Carol Barrios says
Penny and Family, We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the death of your dear husband Ken. Few people have achieved the position of respect and high esteem which he enjoyed for so many years in their community His absence will be felt by many. With love in Christ, Nolan and Carol Barrios