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Janet Lukas Obituary
Janet Lee Lukas
LA CROSSE - Janet Lee Lukas, 88, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023.
Janet was born on June 8, 1935, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the only child of Kenneth Wayne Pope and Grace Ethel Pope. She remained in Waupaca for her childhood, where she enjoyed camping and swimming in the lake behind her home. As a top graduate of Waupaca High School, she decided to continue her education at the University of Wisconsin.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, she moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she remained the majority of her life. It was in La Crosse where she developed her passion for animals: She would spend her weekends away from work, traveling the country showing her Irish Setters and Quarter Horses. While she valued the success she had at the shows, she cherished the relationships she built along the way.
Janet was one independent and resilient woman. Every time she was faced with adversity, she would come back stronger. In her wallet, she had a note card with the words "NEVER GIVE UP," which served as a daily reminder of the mantra she lived by. Janet was never one to ask for help, but the first to drop everything to help others. Her relentless compassion for others, including those with fur, is how she will be forever remembered.
Janet's death was preceded by her parents, Kenneth and Grace Pope, and her son and best friend, Jeff Lukas. She is survived by her grandchildren, Brady (Dani) Lukas and Kelly (David) Roy, along with her great grandchildren, Walker Lukas and Jonathan Roy.
In lieu of a service, Janet has requested her grandchildren travel to Oklahoma to lay her to rest next to her son, Jeff.
If you wish to make a donation in honor of Janet, please consider donating to WPOAC Scholarship Fund.
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Nancy Holman
October 20, 2023
We were so sorry to read of Janet´s passing. Janet and I were classmates at Waupaca and she was a cousin to my husband Darrell. We shared our love of horses and dogs. We showed both of them. I had spoken with her regarding the Waupaca Grand Reunion . This was to be our 70th class Reunion and we attempted to get in touch with her. I had not been able to contact herm for a while and finally found out through a relative, she was no longer in LaCrosse. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss of a very lovely grandparent. Darrell and Nancy Holman, Neenah, Wi
Rick Heiden
October 14, 2023
My sympathies to the family. Janet was Trane´s engineering research and development "Google search engine" of her era. She was persistent in her pursuit of resources that aided our company´s technological success. Rest in Peace, Janet.
Laura
October 13, 2023
Jan was one of kindest, sweetest ladies I ever knew. Her love of family and her dogs and horses was her passion. Heaven gained a new angel
Jerry and Carol Unser
October 12, 2023
We become good friends after work we done on her cherished farm in Barre Mills Wisconsin. Janet was such a pleasant and wonderful person who always was working right along with me to make her farm a place that you cherished . After she moved to town we took a calendar to her of her beautiful Irish Setters . Then shortly my husband had a stroke and dementia and our visits stopped. We will always remember Janet and how she was a shinning star wherever she was and now she and her Jeff will be together.
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Jean and Tom Thompson
October 12, 2023
Dr Tom Thompson and Dr Jean Heyt. We cared for Janet's pets till we retired, We developed a friendship and always enjoyed seeing her. We remember her Irish Setter best, they were great dogs. Sending the family our condolences on your loss and will remember Janet fondly.
Linda H
October 12, 2023
such a beautiful soul.
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