Michael Carl Luebke

Michael Carl Luebke, age 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his residence.

Michael was born on July 9, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Alvin Carl August Luebke and Alitza Wanita (Adams) Luebke. He graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne. On May 15, 1961, he married Alice May Huffine in Fort Wayne.

Michael was a hardworking and dedicated man throughout his life. He was employed at Thermo-King in Fort Wayne for 5 years before beginning a 27-year career with International Harvester Fort Wayne until its closure. He later retired from MacAllister Machinery in Fort Wayne after 6 years of service.

Michael had a deep passion for automobiles, especially classic cars, and took great pride in restoring them. He also enjoyed repairing and reselling vehicles. A true racing enthusiast, Michael not only loved watching races but also participated in street and hot rod racing in his younger years. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time mushroom hunting, fishing, and hunting. He especially cherished his fishing trips to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In addition, Michael was a talented woodworker. Above all, he treasured the time spent with his family and loved ones.

He is survived by his former wife and the mother of his children, Alice Luebke; children, Shelly Reihing (Edward Chaffins), Michael Joe Luebke (Dana), Randy Luebke, and Angie Kissinger; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and his sister, Sandra Luebke.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, David Luebke and Sharon Garland.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation two hours prior from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7633 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46835.

Burial will follow at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, 1109 Hartzell Road, New Haven, Indiana 46774.

Officiating the service will be Parkview Chaplain Karen Kosberg.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, Indiana.