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Robert Lukeman Obituary

LUKEMAN ROBERT PATRICK LUKEMAN (88) Major General, USAF (Ret.) Former resident of Arlington and McLean, VA, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 in Fairfax, VA. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Lewis Lukeman; children, Robert Patrick Lukeman, Jr., Patricia Anne McConnell of Fort Worth, TX and Christine Ellen Weinstein of Tarzana, CA; six grandchildren, Kevin, Ryan and Collin McConnell, Taylor Mosher, Claire and Robert Patrick Lukeman, III. His military career, spanning 35 years, beginning as a lead crew heavy bombardment navigator during World War II, but most notably, 1951 as Chief Navigation Bombard ment Branch Directorate of Operations, Headquarters 8th Air Force, Carswell AFB TX; 1955 as Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Director of Operations, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, and War Plans Branch, Directorate of Plans, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Offutt AFB, NE; 1959 - 1963, Headquarters US Air Force, Washington, DC, attached to the office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, as well as Strategic Forces Analyst under the Joint Chiefs of Staff''s Special Studies Group; 1963 - 1969, Headquarters US European Com-mand, France, Chief of the Operations Center Division; 1966 - 1970, assignments under the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; 1970, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Air Command, Offutt AFB, NE; 1972 - 1975, as Assistant Chief of Staff Studies and Analysis under the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Headquarters, US Air Force, Washington, DC. He was promoted to the temporary grade of Brigadier General in 1969 and to Major General in 1973. His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, 2010 at FAIRFAX MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services at Fort Myer Chapel and interment in Arlington National Cemetery to be announced at a later date. Charitable contributions in his honor may be made to the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial ( www.avdlm.org ).Charitable contributions in his honor may be made to the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial (www.avdlm.org). www.fmfh.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Lukeman

12 Entries

Coleen Tobin

September 21, 2020

Chris, Taylor and family- I held my own moment of silence today in memory of your dad and smiled as I thought of what fun we used to have in the old days with Lancome. I hope this finds you both doing well and quarantining like the rest of us and probably bored out of your mind. Look for me on Facebook if you get a chance as I would love to catch up and hear all about your life
Much love to you, my friend
ColeenAlsup-Hoefflin

Coleen Alsup

October 3, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.....think of you often, my old friend Chris and hope you and Taylor are well. My deepest sympathies, Coleen Alsup

Jackie Henningsen

October 4, 2010

Dear Mary and the Lukeman family,

I am so sorry to hear the news about General Lukeman’s death. His memory and legacy live on in AF/A9, the organization that used to be Air Force Studies and Analysis under his leadership. His picture holds a prominent place on our leadership wall as one of the early leaders that shaped Air Force analysis for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely, Jackie Henningsen.

Mark Dougherty

September 29, 2010

Dear Mary Lukeman - I'm so sad to see that General Lukeman passed away. I always read the veteran's obituaries in the Fort Worth Star Telegram -- and there was our great family friend Bob Lukeman! Patricia Anne must be a neighbor of mine! My dad General Russell E Dougherty passed away in Sept 2007. Dad and my mom and your friend Gerry Dougherty (and my twin brother Bryant) are buried at Arlington National Cemetery so General Lukeman will be joining good company there.... Love to you and your entire family....

Col Mark Dougherty, USAF (Ret)
3611 Westcliff Road, South
Fort Worth TX 76109

September 27, 2010

Chrissy,

I am sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Karen Looney Kindsfather

Mark Hendler

September 27, 2010

Dear Chris, Patty and Bobby;

May your Father rest in peace and his wonderful memory always be for a blessing!

Billy Janssen

September 27, 2010

Patty, Bobby and Chris, I am sorry to hear about your Dad/Stepdad. I am also sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him. Sad to know he was in Omaha when I was in college in Lincoln. I know the leaf doesn't fall very far from the tree and as I know his children, therefore I knew the man.
I know he was very important in helping us all sleep soundly during a scary time in our country's history.
Please hug each other for me and know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Colleen Keegan

September 27, 2010

Dear Patty, Chris and Bobby,
Your are in our prayers at this sad time. Oh, how Aunt Althea and Marge deeply loved their Bobby! We hold you in our hearts as we too, remember your Dad with love and fond memories and his time spent in Albany. We had the privilege of him and Mary staying at our home back in the 90's on a return trip up North. As always, we had great discussions, laughs and memories made to hold in our hearts. We had lovely visits with them when we were in VA - what gracious hosts they were! Your Dad was a fine man with many vital accomplishments throughout his distinguished career. Truly, a member of the Greatest Generation. We are honored to have known him and to have Bob as part of our family. We will always remember his infectious laugh and the deep love he held in his heart for his family. Always carry that love with you. Love, John and Colleen

September 26, 2010

I am sorry for the loss of your dad Chrissy. May he speed into God's heaven.

Sherry Church

Marylynn Glatzel-Sliva

September 26, 2010

Chrissy, Patty, & Bobby,
So sorry to hear of your loss. What an amazing life. Thoughts and Prayers,

Bill Fead

September 26, 2010

Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.

Bob Lukeman Jr.

September 26, 2010

Dad was one of the Greatest Generation. He served with distiction in World War II, and realized that his life's work would be to serve his country. Hard work and intelligence allowed him to advance to the very top of the Air Force command structure. His accomplishments were many and his projects were of vital importance to our nation during the cold war era. His department was responsible for the B1 bomber and the highest flying, fastest flying airplane ever built; the SR 71 Blackbird.
His leisure time was spent with his lovely wife, Mary. And they enjoyed opera, classical music, ballet and travel.
A remarkable man. Somehow, the world seems less safe as we loose more and more of his caliber.
I will miss you Dad, and treasure the time we spent together.
Bob Jr.

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