Walter J. Luber

Walter Joseph Luber, age 83, of Aviston, IL., died Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL. He was born March 3, 1924, in Highland, IL., the son of John and Anna (Schumacher) Luber. On October 6, 1951, he married Doris M. Luber, nee Hoffman, they divorced 1973, and she survives in Highland, IL. Mr. Luber was born at Highland; grew up in Highland where his parents operated a grocery at 6th & Cypress Street; and graduated Saint Paul High School in 1941. In 1950 he graduated from St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa, with a degree in Fine Arts. Walt served with the US Army during WWII (02/12/1943-11/27/1945); he was a Staff Sgt. with duty in the European Theater. He was with the 19th Anti-aircraft Group and spent time in Beligum where he designed the logo for \"Camp Top Hat\"where his unit was stationed.. After college, he had worked at Scott Air Force Base (1951-54); and started at the Aeronautical Chart & Information Center in St. Louis in 1955. He worked as a cartographer at ACIC until retiring in July of 1979. He was a multi-media artist: taught privately; held exhibits(shows); has his paintings displayed in France, Germany, South America & over 12 States; wrote the text \"The Circle Form\" in 1995 (currently used as a text in schools & universities). Walt was a crossword puzzle \"wizard\"; enjoyed gardening; and donated many, many hours to the K of C\'s. He was also a member of K of C 1580; 4th Degree Assembly of K C(past Grand Knight); VFW Post 5694; AARP; former member of National Artists\' Equity Assoc. (Past Pres. of St. Louis Chapter). Survivors include Son-Charles T. Luber of Trenton, Ill., Daughter-Mary T. (Danny) Gross of Highland, Ill., Son-Timothy J. (Tracy) Luber of Flower Mound, Texas, Step Grandchild-Gary (Mistie) Brown of Sanger, Texas, Step Grandchild-Heather N. Brown (Fiance John Canada) of Flower Mound, Texas, Step Grandchild-Ashleigh Brown of Kemp, Texas, Sister-Angela \"Blanche\" Venhaus of Trenton, Ill., Sister-Mary M. \"Marge\" (Bill) Holshouser of Highland, Ill., He was preceded in death by Father-John Anthony Luber (DOD 5/30/1986), Mother-Anna Mary Luber, nee Schumacher, Brother-Leonard Luber (DOD 1/18/2002), Sister-Lucille Kapp, Sister-Johanna Anna \"Joan\" Reim, Brother-James Bernard Luber (aka Jim Highland) (DOD 7/5/1987), Brother-John Augustine \"Jack\" Luber, Jr. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill.

Walter J. Luber

March 3, 1924 - February 9, 2008