Luke Frederick Kehret, 28,of Nashua, Iowa, was born in East Lansing, Michigan on December 6, 1996. He attended school in Nashua and Charles City, Iowa, participating in band and track, and graduating in 2016. Luke lived on the wild side, always ready for the next adventure (which often involved a lifted diesel truck!).He was active in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, achieving the Life Scout rank and receiving the Order of the Arrow. He went on to work 3 summers as a lifeguard at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly.
Luke died December 7th, 2024, after a long battle with addiction. He had a caring heart and looked for the good in everyone he met, but he also battled personal demons, turning to drugs to block out the pain. Time in correction centers and treatment programs brought temporary reprieves from the addiction cycle, but eventually the lure of drugs would resurface, and ultimately claim his life. His drug use caused suffering not only for him, but for his family and friends as well, something that is all too common in our society. By acknowledging the circumstances of his death, we hope to help shed light on this epidemic and encourage advancements in mental health treatment of substance abuse rather than mandated incarceration for the criminal activity it perpetuates.
Luke is survived by his loving parents, Dan and June Kehret of Nashua, and a sister Torie (Rory) Strippel of Waterloo, as well as numerous relatives, friends, and his beloved yellow lab “Sargent”. A celebration of life is planned for spring, with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Nashua.
Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory – Olson Chapel in Nashua has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Never had the pleasure to meet your loved one. Sympathies to you and you family at this difficult time. Addiction is real. No one knows the pain and anxiety a loves one goes threw watching and wondering about your loves one when dealing with addiction . You try your best to help them and pray they get better and they may for a bit.Prayers to you.