January 6, 1940 - April 28, 2026
Richard “Dick” A. Luce, 86, of Paw Paw, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born January 6, 1940, in Mendota, the son of Claude and Ruth (Johnson) Luce. He married Rita Rosenkrans on January 4, 1964, at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church.
Dick is survived by his wife, Rita; three children, Randy (Patricia) Luce of Burlington, North Carolina, Ron (Daniela) Luce of Spicewood, TX, and Raquel (John) Dotson of Cary, Illinois; grandchildren, Tyler Luce, Sarah Luce, and Daniel (Anna) Luce, Brett (Courtney) Luce, Jackson Luce, and Gabriel Luce, and Matthew Dotson and Emily Dotson; two great-grandchildren, Neil and Mason Luce; sister, Betty Goble; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Dick is preceded in death by five sisters, Mardelle Dobbins, Doris Nordtvedt, Jackie Beck, and Bev Tighe.
Cremation care has been provided by Torman Funeral Home, Paw Paw. A memorial celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church, 370 Wiley Avenue, in Paw Paw with Pastor David Hamer officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. Interment will follow in Wyoming Township Cemetery in Paw Paw. Contributions in Dick’s memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.
Our deepest sympathies for the Luce family.
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Comment * My sympathy to the Luce Family ! It is so hard losing a loved one! Remember you all so well in Paw Paw! Blessings and Peace!
Comment *We are thinking of you and your family during this time of loss and grief. Take care of yourselves as you heal
Commenting I will surely miss Dick’s smiling face and ‘thumbs up’ greeting. I loved his Hawaiian shirts and ponytail! He had a positive spirit and shared it with his church friends. I know that spirit will live on in his family.
Comment Randy so sorry for your loss. I hope the wonderful memories you have comfort you during this time. *
Comment *Mr. Luce, I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for you and your family.
Praying for everyone. I’m sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss.