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Danny Lucas Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial services for Danny L. Lucas, 75, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in SW Wichita, KS. He died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home.
He was born on June 12, 1937 in Riverdale, KS, the son of Gordon and Muriel (Masterson) Lucas.
He was in the Kansas National Guard from 1954 – 1957.
He worked as a farmer and stockman in Sumner County for 44 years before moving from Wellington, KS in 2002 to Lawrence where he managed Rock Chalk Carwash for several years.
He was a member of Happy Times Square Dance Club, Lawrence, and a member of Douglas County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lawrence and a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wellington, KS. He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.
He married Elizabeth (Betty) Metzen on April 3, 1956 in Wellington, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two daughters, Julie Manning, and husband, Danny, Tulsa, OK, Janice Horsch, and husband, Terry, Wellington, KS; one son, Jerry Lucas, and wife, Mary Ann, Wichita, KS; eight grandchildren, Bryanna Spafford, Staci Reuter, Jessica Lucas, Spencer Furman, Nic Lucas, Mary Lucas, Taylor Manning, Evan Manning, seven great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; thirteen step great grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Ward, Jacksonville, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Lucas.
A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with visitation following until 7:30 p.m.
The family suggests memorials in his name to Corpus Christi Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Danny Lucas
Mandy Simpson
December 24, 2012
So sorry to hear about Danny. I'm thinking of you and your family Betty.
Merle Simpson
December 23, 2012
Dear Betty and family, I was saddened to learn of Danny's passing. I remember well our 4-H days in Riverdale and working on your farm in the summer. Danny was a quality fellow and he will be missed. My sincerest condolences to you and all your family.
Barbara & Daryl Botkin
December 23, 2012
Janice and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. You have made so many memories, that will keep him warm in your heart forever.
Fran Treichel
December 22, 2012
Betty>>So sorry to hear of DANNY`S PASSING .You are in our thoughts & Prayers.Al & Frances [Metzen] Treichel
Colette Kocour
December 20, 2012
So sorry to hear the news. David and I are thinking of you.
Josie McIntyre
December 20, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Danny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
MELODY & DYLAN GOODMAN
December 20, 2012
JANICE AND SPENCER (BIG PAPA BEAR) I LOVE YOU BOTH AND I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. . I'M HERE FOR YOU BOTH AND JUST CALL IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. . EVEN IF ITS YOUR BLUE PJ PANTS
Connie (Applegate) Stonehocker
December 20, 2012
Betty, Janice, Jerry, Julie and families - We are so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. We enjoyed having him as a neighbor for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bruce, Alberta, Connie and Donnie
Jeanette&David Graves
December 19, 2012
BETTY&FAMILY: WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF DANNY'S DEATH. PLEASE KNOW OUR THOUGHTS&PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Jeanette&David Graves
December 19, 2012
Betty&family: We were saddened to hear of Danny's death. Please know our thoughts&prayers are with you ALL!!
Jeanette &David Graves
December 19, 2012
Betty&family: So very sorry to hear of Danny's death. Please know that our thoughts&prayers are with you all.
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