William “Bill” Aloysius Luker, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Bill was born March 9th, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He lived in North Dakota for most of his childhood with his brother, Gerald, his sister, Donna, and his mother Bernadine.
William received his Bachelor’s in Mathematics at Valley City State University. He used this degree to pursue a career in engineering as well as to obtain several patents that aided in the functioning of industrial machinery. He also owned a number of restaurants, his favorite being “Lori Lin’s” which was a pizza shop in Devil’s Lake, ND. It was named after his two daughters.
William, affectionately called “Sweet William,” always had an adventurous side which led to a love of athletics. He coached and participated in many sports and often made his own golf clubs & archery equipment. He and his wife, Kathy, participated in many of these activities together. William was driven, competitive, and loved to be outdoors.
William and Kathy built a house in Show Low, Arizona 21 years ago to be closer to their family. Over the years, it has been a wonderful place for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to visit and join him in his love of archery, skiing, and being outdoors. They all share many fond memories of their time spent at the “cabin” together.
William is survived by his second wife, Kathy. He and Kathy were married in 1978 at a chapel in Robensdale, Minnesota. They shared many lovely memories and years together. They also had many dogs and cats that they cherished over the years & that brought much joy to their lives. Kathy was the love of William’s life and will miss him dearly.
William is survived by his three children from his first marriage: Lori Ann Bonahoom (Danny), Lynda Earls, and Todd Luker (Jieshiel); his five grandchildren: Melinda Bonahoom, Cole (Ashley) Bonahoom, Danielle Martinez, Mackenzie Earls, and Luke Earls; and his five great-grandchildren: Niyah, Layah, Jack, Zack, and Wolf.
He will be missed by many family members, friends and colleagues. We love you “Sweet William.”
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