A Resident of the Old Farmhouse Passes Away

Tim's place (formally called Gibbs' Equestrian Center) is really two properties that have been joined together. One property has a newer home, the blue barn, the new barn, and three pastures, while the other property includes the old barn, several pastures, and an old farmhouse. An elderly couple, Joe and Alice Louks, have lived in that old farmhouse for decades. Tim bought it from them about ten years ago and has kindly let them stay there until they are ready to move out.

Recently Joe passed away (his obituary is below.) He was a good man and I will miss him. Alice is still living in the old farmhouse, but her daughter and family are trying to persuade her to come live with them so that she isn't alone. If she does, I would not be surprised if Tim had the farmhouse torn down.



Joseph Richard Louks, 76, of West Lafayette, left this world on October 1, 2019. He was born to Donald Burgess and Maxine Ruth (Kingsolver) Louks on Monday January 11, 1943 in Washington D.C.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Burgess and Maxine Ruth (Kingsolver) Louks, brothers Michael Louks, Bruce Louks.

He is survived by his loving wife Alice Marie (Dimmitt) Louks, daughter Rebecca Marie (husband Craig) Meyers, brothers Maurice Louks, Stephen Louks, Jeff Louks, 4 grandchildren Kelsie, Kody, Alex, Joey, and extended family and friends.

Joe graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor Science of Vocational Education with a GPA of 4.0. Joe spent most of his life as a tool maker at various companies including Texas Instruments. He accomplished all of this while suffering with Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogeneses Imperfecta.) Despite many breaks and fractures he remained a courteous and kind gentleman. He served as a Genealogy Specialist at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has documented a family tree including over 27,000 names. Volunteering his time and talent to the community as needed.

He is missed by all who knew and loved him.

Celebration of life was held on October 4th, 2019.