April 12, 1926 - January 9, 2020 U.S. Veteran
Funeral Home Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home
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Lucas, Norvel “Luke” J. April 12, 1926 – January 9, 2020 Omaha, NE, formerly of De Soto, MO. Proud World War II Veteran, a paratrooper who served in the 17th Airborne Division, 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment earning two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruby E. Lucas and parents, John G. and Hulda (Simon) Lucas; and two sisters, Beulah Alexander and Dorothy Braun. He will be dearly missed. Survived by sons, Warren Lucas, Lincoln, NE and Scott Lucas, Steelville, MO; daughter-in-law, Mary Lucas, Omaha, NE and granddaughters, Cara (Justin) Richt of Lincoln, NE, and Erin Lucas (Aaron McKenzie); great grandson, Ethan Lucas, all of Omaha, NE. Inurnment Hematite Methodist Cemetery, Hematite, MO. Luncheon at the DeSoto Elks to follow burial. Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project. Photo Slideshow |