Calvin L. Luft Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Calvin L. Luft, age 86, of Schaller, Iowa died March 28, 2018 at the Odebolt Specialty Care in Odebolt. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. Burial will be in the Cook Center Township Cemetery in rural Schaller. Visitation will take place Monday, April 2, 2018 from 4-7:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Calvin Louis Luft was born October 28, 1931 in Odebolt, Iowa the son of Louie and Lena (Lenz) Luft. Growing up, Calvin attended school in Schaller. On May 11, 1953 Calvin enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country until he was honorably discharged on February 15, 1955. Calvin was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. Farming was Calvin’s passion in life. He truly loved working the land and seeing the circle of life through his growing crops. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching the squirrels and deer run through his yard. Family and friends were important to Calvin and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: David Luft of Early, Iowa; Gaye Lynn (Phil) Sarff of Apple Valley, Minnesota; Keith Luft of Emmetsburg, Iowa; Carol (Rick) Jones of Johnston, Iowa; grandchildren: Angie Luft; Collin and Ben Jones; great grandson, Makhai Boatman; brother, Verdeen (Darlene) Luft of Schaller, Iowa; extended family and friends. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Lena Luft and daughter-in-law, Diane Luft.

Calvin L. Luft

October 28, 1931 - March 28, 2018