Reinhold Luther, 98, of Milford passed away on January 29, 2025.

We are sad to announce that Reinhold Luther, 98, of Milford passed away on January 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on April 8, 1926 in Kalvaria, Lithuania. He was the beloved husband of the late Herta (Hammler) Luther, and the son of the late Charles and Helen (Keslau) Luther.

Reinhold (Reiny) lived a remarkable life. Reiny’s childhood and early adulthood were shaped by WWII. When Russia invaded Lithuania in 1940 the family moved to Plock in East Germany as refugees. Reiny always excelled at school, skipping two grades at one point. Reiny went off to attend the Munich Architecture Academy at the age of 16 and graduated in early 1940 with a degree in Land Surveying. He was then drafted into the Luftwaffe and trained as a pilot. At the war’s end his unit was captured by the Americans in Italy before seeing any action. Reiny was interred at a prison camp in Forgia, Italy. In the prison camp, American management recognized Reiny’s talents and put him in charge of surveying a massive airport in Forgia. Reiny had 10 survey crews working for him. Upon discharge he was presented with a commendation and letter of recommendation from the Colonel in charge of the camp.

Reiny then made his way to his family who were now in Hamburg. His grandparents were both in a nursing home. One of the nurses at the home was his bride to be Herta. They fell in love, got married and were accepted as displaced persons into the United States, settling in New Britain.

Reiny found work at the Electric Utility, Connecticut Light and Power as a land surveyor. With 4 young children and a full-time job he attended the University of Hartford and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1968. When Reiny retired twenty years later he was the Chairman of the Insulated Conductors Committee of IEEE. He always stayed involved in Land Surveying, running his own part time business as a licensed Land Surveyor. With all this on his plate he still lavished attention on his children, grandchildren and many friends and extended family.

Reiny was an avid fisherman, both fresh and salt water. He was a passionate collector of mushrooms. Reiny and Herta were world travelers, particularly enjoying cruises. For many years, they wintered in Desert Hot Springs, CA enjoying the benefits of the mineral water.

Reiny is pre-deceased by his beloved wife Herta and beloved daughter Judy (Joe) Andrews. He is survived by his daughter Edith (Oscar Bran) Luther, son Ed (Teruko) Luther and son Bob (Liz) Luther. He leaves grandchildren Vicki (Bill) Bran Tone, Mary (Greg Wilson) Luther, Rose Luther, Michael Luther, Bob (Iris) Bran and Russell (Anna) Bran. Great Grand Children are Sam Wilson, Hannah Wilson, Myles Bran Tone and Liam Bran Tone. He will be sorely missed by his best friend Cliff Mason and his devoted caregiver Zofia Kwaskiewicz.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.