Dexter was born in the General hospital, in Eureka, on May 3, 1945, to parents William Slade Ide Luther and Erna Dunton Luther. He was their fifth child, and the baby of the family. He died at home on January 23, 2024.

Dexter graduated from Eureka senior high in 1963, and attended Humboldt State College for a couple of years before joining the Air Force. He wanted to work in electronics, but tested high in mechanical aptitude, and spent his time in the military in Germany, maintaining electro-mechanical telephone switching equipment.

Upon discharge from the military, Dexter worked for a local television station, first manning their remote transmitter, and later in equipment maintenance. After a few years of working long hours for a small salary, Dexter went to work as an electrician for Caltrans. His thirty plus year career at Caltrans started in San Bernardino, and included a short stay in Stockton before he returned to Eureka.

Retiring from Caltrans didn’t end Dexter’s career as an electrician. He was a life member of the Timber Heritage Association, and spent several afternoons a week at their Samoa facility, often as their volunteer electrician. Visiting relatives would often be invited to tour the historic logging equipment and railroad memorabilia of the Timber Heritage Association.

Dexter was an amateur radio operator, and a lifetime member of the Congregational church.

Dexter was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Maybelle Luther, Mary’l (Don) Atterbury, and Grace (Roy) Summers. He is survived by his brother, Guy (Judy) Luther, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be at Sanders Funeral Home from 2 to 6 p.m. on February 8, 2024. Services will be held at the United Congregational Christian Church, on February 9, 2024, at 1 p.m.

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