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Luke S. Brubacker, 86, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017, at home.

He was born in East Cocalico Twp. to the late Aaron and Rebecca (Sensenig) Brubacker and was the husband of Ida Ann (Martin) Brubacker with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

He was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church.

Luke was a carpenter, after retirement he operated a gas appliance business.

In addition to his wife, Luke is survived by 12 children, Alice (Rufus) Martin of Vandalia, IL, Ellen (John) Martin of Ephrata, Nancy (Ivan) Martin of Port Trevorton, Lilly (Irvin) Brubaker of Ephrata, Galen (Sadie) Brubacker of Port Trevorton, Clyde (Judy) Brubacker of Port Trevorton, Erla (Wayne) Brubaker of Port Trevorton, Ralph (Susan) Brubacker of Ephrata, Titus (Marlene) Brubacker of Ephrata, Ray (Delores) Brubacker of Ephrata, Rosene (Levi) Sensenig of Selinsgrove, Kathryn (Gene) Stauffer of Bainbridge, OH; a daughter-in-law, Leah (Daniel) Martin of Denver; 90 grandchildren; 218 great-grandchildren and a sister, Anna (Clarence) Martin of Ephrata.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Lewis Brubacker; granddaughter, Darla Brubacker; several great-grandchildren; 8 brothers, Harvey, Leroy, Amon, Amos, Titus, Phares, Rufus and Aaron Brubacker and 2 sisters, Martha Martin and Katie Gehman.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the late residence, 751 Glenwood Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017, 8:45 AM at the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM, from the Stauffer Mennonite Church, 2530 Division Highway, Ephrat. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

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