Robert L. Luther, 82, of Oak Park Heights, formerly of South St. Paul, died peacefully Dec. 27, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Gena Payne; former partner, Nancy Engstrom; grandson, Alexander Cook; brother, James; sister, Joyce. Survived by daughters, Susan (Herbert) Davis, Janet (R.J.) Peterson, LeAnn (Gary) Tanberg, Sandra Long, Laurie (Alan) Wong and Angela Phillips; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sisters, Alice Wood, Eldora Ukura and Joan Driscoll; many, many friends. A celebration of life will be held spring 2013.