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Leonard Lukas Obituary

Lukas, Leonard J. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather - Age 93 of St. Paul Preceded in death by son, Donald. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Blanche; daughters Carol and Jeanne; grandchildren Lisa (Chris), Brenna (Chris), Sonja (Kevin), Christopher (Melissa); 7 great-grandchildren; and sisters Ann, Mary and Sister Therese. Retired Major U.S. Army, Postal Inspector, Regional Mgr, U.S. Postal Service. Co-founder North Suburban Golden K Kiwanis. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM Saturday, February 28 at Corpus Christi Church (Fairview and Co. Rd. B) with visitation from 10 AM until the Mass. Private interment at Ft. Snelling Nat'l Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer's Association MN/ND, 4550 West 77th Street, Suite 200, Edina, MN 55435; or North Suburban Golden K Foundation, 2661 Civic Ctr. Dr., Roseville, MN 55113. 651-631-2727






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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 25, 2009.

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Barbara Walkosz

February 27, 2009

Mrs.Lukas (Blanche), Carol, and Jeanne,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will always remember Len and how he was always so warm and welcoming to me over the years. Even though some of our visits were a long time ago, those memories endure and mean a lot to me. Thinking of you and sending you my love and thoughts.
Barb Walkosz

Lisa Hawks

February 27, 2009

Jeanne and family~
I am sending many hugs as you celebrate your dad's well-lived life. I am still appreciative of his guidance on my very rare find of a buffet. His knowledge of woodworking was extraordinary, and I am grateful that he was willing to share.

You are in my prayers, Lisa

Rowann and Ron Larson

February 27, 2009

Dear Blanche and family,
My sympathy to you all. I will always remember the smiling face when Len would be at family gatherings. He always had special words to share and the way he smiled when he looked at you, Blanche was priceless. Your family is in our prayers. Rowann (Smart) Larson

Joanne DuToit

February 26, 2009

Dear Aunt Blanche, Carol and Jeanne~
Our love and prayers go out to you and your families at this time. May you all be comforted by your memories and stories of Uncle Len and the legacy he left. I remember being so entertained by his story-telling. He will be missed for sure.
Our love and sympathy,
Joanne and Bill

Marian Deegan

February 26, 2009

Tim and I send heartfelt condolences to the Lukas Family. We have treasured memories as guests of Carol and Jeanne at lavish Lukas gatherings where Len presided with quiet dignity and flashes of charming mischief. We hope those happy memories will be a comfort to you, as they are for us.
Our love and our thoughts are with you.
Warmly,
Marian and Tim

Mike Casey

February 25, 2009

Mr. Lukas,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army-especially during WW II. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Judy Semsch

February 25, 2009

To all the Lukas Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of the family patriach,Leonard. He lived a rich and full life, leaving a beautiful legacy in his children,grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sincerely,
Mike and Judy (Barrett) Semsch

Anne Burke

February 25, 2009

Dear Aunt Blanche, Carol, Jeanne and Families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Have thought of you so often in the last year with all the changes going on. Uncle Len will be missed - I can hear his chuckle everytime I think of him! Take care and we will see you Saturday. Love, Anne

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