- Date Of Birth: June 9, 2000
- Date Of Death: February 6, 2022
- State: Iowa
Lucas David Sigler, 21, was fully healed when Jesus came and brought him into heaven on Sunday, February 6, 2022, while at home surrounded by his loving family in Dallas Center, IA after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Luke was born June 9, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, to David and Michelle (Case) Sigler. He entered the Sigler family as the second son with an adoring big brother Cole. He went on to become a big brother himself to his younger siblings, Zack and Elli. Family meant everything to Luke. He was a fearless and beautiful child. Luke had a quick wit that kept us on our toes and he could win anyone over by flashing his smile with a sparkle in his hazel eyes and his amazing head of hair!
Luke was enjoying his sophomore year at Simpson College studying graphic design until he got sick. He was a member of Grimes United Methodist Church where he was active with the youth group for many years, including as a leader to younger students. One of his greatest joys was serving others, especially during the numerous mission trips he loved taking. Luke was passionate about soccer, both playing on the pitch and an avid fan especially of LA Galaxy and Chelsea FC. He loved Marvel movies as well as The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movie marathons. Luke had many loves including crazy socks and Crocs, hammocking, chilling with friends, mountain hiking, squirrels, and binge watching TV shows. He was always laughing or smirking and playing jokes and was known to hide and jump out to scare people. He could often be found playing video games with his siblings, dad, uncle, and friends… even after the radiation took most of his right hand away, he worked very hard to get back to being able to figure out how to hold the controller and play again (and whoop them all!). Luke was an artist who loved to create (sketching, painting, photography, sculpting, graphic design) with such attention to detail and especially putting heart and meaning behind each piece of art. He loved worshipping Jesus and his favorite music to listen to was Christian hip hop.
Anyone who knew Luke, knew he was just a chill guy. Even after his brain surgery and rehab and through cancer treatments over the last 2 years, he was the most easygoing, never complaining, do whatever it takes kind of person. Luke surpassed every goal and beat every odd placed against him during this battle with cancer. We are forever grateful to the doctors, many nurses, and amazing therapists who helped him along the way. Each one has told us what a special young man he is and what an impact he had on them. Luke loved going to On With Life for the past year where he enjoyed pushing himself, laughing at himself, and especially loved the people he got to hang out with there as they encouraged him and loved to see how determined he was to get his life back. He worked hard, he played hard, he laughed hard, and he loved hard. He loved his family and his friends with all that he had. Luke created everlasting bonds with his “squad” that were like family to him.
His spirit was and is a beautiful piece of art, created by his Savior. He promised to paint his mom some amazing sunsets from heaven, which he is already doing. Luke always wore a bracelet that says “I Am Second” and this is how he lived his life, putting God first. He was never one to want any attention or accolades on himself. We were all blessed to witness how he lived second and will pass on this legacy in his honor. Luke wanted nothing more than for God to be glorified through his life.
Luke is survived by his parents, David and Michelle Sigler of Dallas Center, IA; Two Brothers, Cole (Rachel) Sigler of Martensdale, IA, Zack Sigler of Dallas Center, IA; Sister, Elliana Sigler of Dallas Center, IA; Two Grandparents, Teresa and Dan Case of Grimes, IA, Terry and Janice Sigler of Carroll, IA; and Great Grandmother, Ruth Brink of Council Bluffs, IA. He was preceded in death by his Great Grandparents John Brink, Frank and Mary Case, Leonard and Marian Golwitzer, Belmont Sigler and Alice Schnetter.
