Luke Frederick Kehret
December 6, 1996 ~ December 7, 2024
Born in:
East Lansing , Michigan
Resided in:
Nashua, Iowa
Luke Frederick Kehret, 28,of Nashua, Iowa, was born in East Lansing, Michigan on December 6, 1996. He attended school in Nashua and Charles City, Iowa, graduating in 2016 from Charles city. During his high school years Luke lettered in band, jazz band and speech/drama, he also participated in track. Luke lived on the wild side, always ready for the next adventure (which often involved a lifted diesel truck!). His energy and lifestyle is how he earned his family nickname, “sparkplug”. He was active in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, achieving the Life Scout rank and receiving the Order of the Arrow. Luke attended two major camping trips as a member of the Winnebago council. He was a part of the Eagle Claw troop that traveled and camped in the Big Horn mountains in Wyoming and the national Jamboree celebration in Virginia. He went on to work 3 summers as a lifeguard at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly. As a member of St John Lutheran Church Luke was confirmed in 2012. He participated in several mission trips to Chicago and Washington DC. Post high school life for Luke involved weight lighting, cooking and apparel shopping( pretty sure the area Buckle stores are missing his business).
Luke died December 7th, 2024, after a long battle with addiction. He had a caring heart and looked for the good in everyone he met, but he also battled personal demons, turning to drugs to block out the pain. Time in correction centers and treatment programs brought temporary reprieves from the addiction cycle, but eventually the lure of drugs would resurface, and ultimately claim his life. His
drug use caused suffering not only for him, but for his family and friends as well, something that is all too common in our society. By acknowledging the circumstances of his death, we hope to help shed light on this epidemic and encourage advancements in mental health treatment of substance abuse
rather than mandated incarceration for the criminal activity it perpetuates. We’re also hoping it becomes easier for people of all ages to realize getting help for mental illness is not something to be ashamed of, but acknowledgement and asking for help is the best route to a healthy life.
Luke is survived by his loving parents, Dan and June Kehret of Nashua, and a sister Torie (Rory) Strippel of Waterloo, as well as numerous relatives, friends, and his beloved yellow lab “Sargent”. A celebration of life is planned for spring, with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Nashua.
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May you look down upon all your family and friends, you’re a great young man and the world lost you too soon. Much love bro
Ricky Smith-Curtis
May love find a way to your broken hearts in these most difficult moments – may if soften and hold you, may you see Luke’s light and life in the beauty of the world, and please know the compassion and certain embrace of God.
Light and love to you. Dennis, Kathy, Cale and Joel.
L.L.L.C
Fly free Luke. Peace.
I also did not know the deceased, but sharing his story was beautiful. Thank you for sharing. May the sharing ease the grief of all who shared a part in this young mans life.
My love and sympathy to all of you. I remember Luke very well from his time at the middle school. I will keep you all close to my heart. I’m so sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry to hear of Luke’s passing. We didn’t know him well but Alex would share what a good-hearted person he was. Sending prayers for God to walk with you during this time.
My heartbreaks for this family. I totally understand the drug addiction world. Having a child involved in that world also hurts so much. Know that you were great parents. My daughter had been using since she was a teen and finally at the age of 42 Jesus has helped her stay clean going on3 years. I know many times I felt she would be dead from those drugs. Know your family is in my prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Luke’s death and we applaud you for speaking the truth in his obituary, as addiction touches so many families. We are thinking of you at this sad and tragic time.
praying for comfort as you mourn the loss of your precious son. My deepest condolences to your entire family..💔
I remember sitting next to your family and watching our boys play soccer together as little ones. I remember being so amazed by the big beautiful love in your family. My heart breaks for you all right now. Thank you for having the courage to share your story to continue to show that love.