Luke S. Heist, Sr., 88, of Northampton, passed away on June 25, 2023 in Sacred Heart Senior Living. He was the husband of the late Rose S. (Ressler) Heist. Born October 30, 1934, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oliver and Beulah (Reichard) Heist. Luke was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Coplay.

Survivors: sons, Luke Heist Jr., Jeffrey Heist; daughters, Debra Heffelfinger, Lisa Dotter, Carol Mrowka, Tracey Cowitch; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Stolz.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered below.