MOHAWK – Robert A. Luther, age 69, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Luke's Medical Center, New Hartford.
He was born on August 6, 1954, in Herkimer, a son of the late Robert D. and Virginia (Tesch) Luther. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Mohawk High School with the class of 1972.
His career was working in telecommunications, starting as a lineman for NY Telephone, then as a repair technician for AT&T for over 20 years. He later started his own phone repair business, Mohawk Valley Communication, retiring in 2018.
Bob enjoyed spending time at the family camp on Piseco Lake, he would jump at the opportunity to get on the water and make some casts. Bob and his companion Pam Metott enjoyed cruises and attending Buffalo Bills and Syracuse Orange games with family and friends. Bob was a long time member of the Mohawk Valley Bass Assoc. and the Susquehanna Bass Assoc.
Bob will be fondly remembered as an outgoing, down to earth person with a keen sense of humor that was dedicated to his family and friends. Those who knew him felt a true connection, compassion, and willingness to lend a helping hand when needed. He will be truly missed by his loving family and those who knew him as a friend.
Surviving are his children, Rob Luther, of Breckenridge, CO, and Allison Luther of Mohawk, Pam Metott who shared a loving relationship of 18 years, a brother, Thomas Luther and his wife Kathy of Victor, NY, and a sister Barbara Stein of Chester, NH, Pam's family Joe (Lindsay), Scott and Brandy (Ryan) and their kids as well as nieces and nephews.
The family will be present in Fenner Funeral Home, 115 Court Street, Herkimer, on Wednesday evening, September 6th from 4:00 until 6:00pm to receive relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 7th at 10:00 am in the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Calling Hours
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fenner Funeral Home Inc.
115 Court St.
Herkimer, NY 13350
Funeral Service
Thursday, September 7, 2023
10:00 AM
Fenner Funeral Home Inc.
115 Court St.
Herkimer, NY 13350