Alve Wesley Louk

Alve Wesley Louk, age 88, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the Home of the Flint Hills in St. George, KS.

He was born on February 10, 1937, the son of John and Lyla Louk.

On September 19, 1969, Alve married Norma Lee Fletcher. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2021.

He graduated from high school in Syracuse, KS. Alve devoted over 20 years to his career as a plumber, working for Kansas State University while also owning a side business. He continued to work in plumbing until his retirement.

Alve was known for his strong work ethic and enjoyed staying busy in his retirement. He had a special passion for gardening, particularly for growing cacti, and he built a pond in his backyard to house his beloved koi fish. He took pleasure in feeding them daily, finding joy in their companionship. He and Norma loved traveling throughout the country, hunting antiques, collecting antique woodworking tools, and kids' tools. He was a man of faith and enjoyed attending church every Sunday and standing firm in his faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lee Louk, and his parents, John and Lyla Louk.

Alve is survived by three children: Vickie Kotyluk and her husband, Richard, of Bend, OR; Julie Grunz and her husband, Terry, of Salina, KS; and Ross Louk and his wife, Tina, of St. George, KS. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Aaron Kotyluk and his wife Carissa, Stephanie Funnamark and her husband Patrick, Chris Grunz and his wife Rebekah, Melisa Sheet and her husband Patrick, Richard Louk, Beth Laning and her husband Ray, Sarah Nutter, and Stephanie Neumann and her husband Justin, as well as 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on December 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. A graveside service will follow at St. George Cemetery in Saint George, KS, beginning at 10:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made payable to the Alzheimer's Association and may be left in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.