Alan F. Luster, 65, came to rest peacefully in his home on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Alan was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, grandpaw, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. He built a life grounded in hard work, loyalty, and love for his family. Alan spent 36 years as a flooring installer, a career that reflected both his skill and his character steady, dependable, and deeply committed.
Alan was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Luster and a devoted father to Katie (Tyler) Roussin and Erik (Allison) Luster. He was a proud and loving grandpa to his grandson, Asher Luster, and a doting grandpaw to Brody and Julian. He was a cherished brother to Diane (Bob) Bradley and Dale (Donna) Luster, and brother-in-law to David Hanson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Wilma (née Kyle) Luster; his sister, Linda Hanson; and his sister, Doris Davis.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 27, 4–8 pm at Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis MO, 63129). Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 28, 10 am at Kutis South County Chapel. Interment at Park Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the CJD Foundation a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) and advancing research toward better understanding, treatment, and ultimately a cure.
What is CJD—and why awareness matters
Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare and aggressive neurodegenerative disease caused by abnormal prion proteins that damage the brain. Symptoms can vary, but typically begin with cognitive and behavioral changes, including confusion and memory impairment. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience loss of coordination and balance, muscle stiffness, visual disturbances, difficulty swallowing, profound fatigue, and respiratory complications. Due to the brain’s role in controlling nearly all bodily functions, CJD causes rapid and widespread deterioration. At this time, there is no cure and no treatment proven to stop its progression. For families, like ours, the focus becomes comfort, dignity, and making the most of the time we have together.
We are sharing Alan’s story to honor his life and to help drive greater awareness, earlier recognition, stronger support for families, and continued research that may one day lead to meaningful treatments. If you choose to give, your support helps advance science, educate medical professionals, and bring hope to families facing this devastating disease.
Donations may be made by visiting Alan’s Tribute Page located HERE
Al was the kind of mentor you don’t forget—steady, hardworking, and generous with his knowledge. I’m grateful for what he taught me, and I know a lot of us are better because of him.
My younger brother is with his Savior. I will remember the good times we had. Alan had a joy for living, Loving his family. This is our Loss but Heaven is so happy he came home.