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Leo Lucas Obituary
November 13, 2024
Leo Lucas passed away November 13 in Green Valley, Arizona. Six weeks short of his 93rd birthday. Formerly from Lincoln, Nebraska he had a life well lived And was known for his smile. He graduated from South Dakota State University in 1954 with a masters degree and completed his PhD from Oklahoma State in 1959. After graduation, Leo excepted a position at the University of Nebraska where he spent 32 years working for U of N. He held many positions, including professor spent two years of chairman of the science selection in Columbia, South America, Director for research and extension in North Platte,NE , Dean And Director of Nebraska's cooperative extension services. Leo and Janette retired to Green Valley, AZ. where they filled their time with golf, shuffle, hiking cards, and great friends. Leo survived by his wife of 69 years Janette children Mike(Rhonda),Barry (Vanessa) Roxana (Randy) four grandchildren Shawn, Taylor, Casey, and Austin. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made in Leo's name to the University of Nebraska foundation for the extension fund. https://nufoundation.org/fund/01044010/
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Kelly Gilliland
November 26, 2024
Roxana, I am sorry to hear of your father´s passing. I always appreciated the helping hand your parents gave me when I returned from Missouri. May your memories sustain you through this sad time.
Coranne Moss
November 25, 2024
Honored to have worked in Extension with Leo. He was a great educator.
Vicky Kobes
November 24, 2024
I worked in the UNL Animal Science Dept starting in 1968 and Leo, extension swine specialist, was one of my first bosses. After he left Lincoln, he would always visit with me when he came to the department. Since I retired, I have often thought about him and wondered how he was doing. He was a great guy who accomplished a lot. ... Vicky Kobes
Teresa Wallingford
November 23, 2024
Leo was a fatherly figure to me. Always there with a smile and hug each time we seen each other. My heart goes out to the Lucas family. My deepest condolences - T
Brenda
November 23, 2024
Leo was a wonderful husband, father, and a special friend to me. My life is rich because Janette and Leo taught me so much about life. I am so grateful to have known Leo. Hugs to the whole family for your loss.
Mary and Bob Tubbs
November 22, 2024
Thoughts and prayers to Jeanette and family. Alway enjoyed talking to him at shuffleboard. Loved that smile too!
Paul & Lorraine Acquaviva
November 21, 2024
Leo was a very freindly person, loved playing shuffelboard - will be missed
Rest In Peace. Paul & Lorraine
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