Thomas K. Luckenbach, 78, of Coopersburg, died May 24, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Bert A. and Clara M. (Koch) Luckenbach.

He worked as a plumber, retiring in 2001.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1970 as a quartermaster on the USS Semmes, USS Spinax and USS Wahoo. He was a proud member of the United States Submarine Veterans.

Sometime in the 1980s, the family trekked to Sears for a family portrait. Unbeknownst to the rest of the family, Tom slid a piece of black electrical tape over his front tooth and grinned proudly for the camera. They were all unaware of this until the proofs were back from the photographer. It has, of course, become a cherished family photo. This is that photo in his obituary.

He is survived by a son, Eric and his wife, Bethany, of Walnutport; daughter, Kristen and partner, Chris McLean, of Zionsville; granddaughter, Claire and longtime partner Margo.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton has been entrusted with his arrangements.