Joseph Luea Obituary

Joseph George Luea
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend
Joseph George Luea, of Lapeer, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 over the Fourth of July weekend. He was born in Flint, Michigan, and dedicated his life to serving others-with warmth, humor, and unwavering kindness.
Joe was a man who cherished his family deeply. He is survived by his wife of 54 years of marriage, Kathy Luea, whom he shared a beautiful life with, and together they raised five children: Patrick (Jackie) Luea, Alice Luea, Emily (Matthew) Flynn, Joe Luea (Angela Bliss), and David (Lisa) Luea. He was a loving and involved grandfather to Peyton, Grace, Connor, Riley, Hazel, Nolan, Bridget, Dean, Beckett, and Margaret-each of whom brought him endless joy.
Joe graduated from St. John Vianney High School in 1966 and went on to earn his degree from Ferris State University's College of Pharmacy in 1971. He spent 49 years as a devoted pharmacist, always taking the time to care for the people he served each day. He brought that same care and attentiveness to every relationship in his life.
Whether fishing up North, playing Monopoly with his children, traveling to new places, or making a quick stop at the casino, Joe knew how to enjoy life. His laugh-loud, unmistakable, and contagious-could fill any room and lift any spirit. He believed in staying positive, even through life's challenges, and carried that spirit of resilience into everything he did.
Joe was also an active member of his community, serving as City Commissioner for Lapeer in the late 1970s and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Helen Luea, and is survived by his siblings Mike, Mary Jo, Val, Mark, and Aimee.
Visitation will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors in Lapeer, MI, on Wednesday, July 9, from 4-8 PM and Thursday, July 10, from 4-8 PM (7 PM Rosary). Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in North Branch, MI on Friday, July 11 at 11 AM, in-state at 10 AM. Fr. Jim Houbeck officiating. Interment at Mt. Loretto Cemetery in Lapeer.
In honor of Joe's generous and caring spirit, flowers may be sent to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors. Donations to the family are appreciated and can be made at the Honoring Joe Luea's Legacy link below.
Joe's memory will live on in every shared laugh, every family gathering, and every bit of goodness he left behind in others.