Philip Thomas Luce

Philip Thomas Luce passed away peacefully on July 4, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 91. He was born on January 21, 1931 as the second of six children born to John and Esther Luce of Lansing. Philip married Gloria Gail Lee on October 17, 1952. They were happily married for 65 years.

He graduated from Sexton High School in 1950. After graduation he hired in at Fisher Body where his dad was a foreman. He left there the same year and went to work for Oldsmobile until 1958 when he joined the Highway Department where he worked for 26 years. Phil was also in the US Naval Reserve and stationed at New London Submarine Base in Groton, CT in 1952.

While attending high school, he marched in the Truman presidential inauguration parade in 1949 playing the trumpet. He enjoyed square dancing, bowling, mushrooming, fishing, camping, traveling, and singing bass with the Men of Orpheus for 50 years. Phil loved spending time with his family, especially his 34 grand and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Gloria; his son, Robert Luce; granddaughter, Jessica Luce; sisters, Carol Jean Luce and Barbara Bloom; and brother, John Luce. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Philip Lee (Kathy) Luce, Karen (Ricky) Chism, Bryan (Eva) Luce; grandchildren Jason (Carrie) Luce, Crystal (Jason) Stanley, Johnathon Counseller, Angela (Mike) Williams, Michael (Erica) Luce, Chad Chism, Heather (Doug) Chism-Burke, Taylor (Ross) Luce-Drescher, Hannah Luce, and Cooper Scott Luce; his sister, Irma (Harold) Hough; his brother, Ron (Gloria Faye) Luce; as well as 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home on Michigan Ave on Friday, July 15 at 11:00am. The service will begin at 12:00pm with light luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to:

Lansing Orpheus

℅ Howard Heideman

3653 Kiskadee Ln

East Lansing, MI 48823

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Luce family.