Luke Daniel Schave entered into eternal rest on the Lord’s Day, at peace in Christ after a valiant battle with cancer. He was the dear son of Steven and Kimberly Schave (née Carr), the loving brother of Rachel Schave, Sarah (Alex) Hoang-Schave, Leah (Charles) Brockway, and the late Joshua and Zachary Schave, and the cherished grandson of Richard and Ellen Schave, and Barbara and the late William Carr. Luke was also a beloved nephew, cousin, and friend to many.
A graduate of Lutheran South, Luke was a captain of the football and basketball teams and a standout track athlete. He attended Southeast Missouri State University, where he served as president of Lambda Chi fraternity and president of Lutheran Student Fellowship at Southeast Missouri State University (LCMSU). After graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Missouri Army National Guard and had begun preparing to serve as a firefighter. Luke was known as a servant leader—selfless, kind, humble, and courageous. He inspired others to give their best, leading by example with quiet strength and unwavering integrity. Above all, he was steadfast in his Christian faith, never wavering in his witness, even in life’s most difficult moments. Though his time was short, Luke’s impact was far-reaching, touching lives across the world. He has fought the good fight and now rests in peace.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road, Affton, Missouri 63123) on Friday, May 1, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at Ascension Lutheran Church (5347 Donovan Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63109) on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Concordia Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lutheran Student Fellowship at Southeast Missouri State University or to LAMP Ministry.