Donald K. “Don” Lucas age 75, of Versailles & formerly of Arcanum passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus.
Don was born March 22, 1946, in Greenville to the late Dallas V. & Treva E. (Alspaugh) Lucas.
Don is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rose (Hemmelgarn) Lucas whom he married May 25, 1991; children, Bryan & Lori Lucas of Beavercreek, Angie Lucas & Jeff Crum of Novato, California, Matt Lucas & Brittany NeSmith of St. Pete, Florida, Jessica & John O’Neal of Springboro and Josh & Kami Schmitmeyer of Versailles; numerous adoring grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Gene & Barbara Lucas of Greenville; sister & brother-in-law, Connie & Irv Besecker of Greensboro, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don retired from Lucas Mold Design in Arcanum. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pitsburg. Don was a simple man that drew great pleasure from walking through the woods, sitting on a lake and spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved his annual trip to his happy place at Bass Lake in Canada.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held at 10:30 am Monday, December 6, 2021, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 8520 Oakes Rd. Pitsburg with Rev. Mel Musser officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Don Lucas Memorial Fund through www.pitsburgtlc.org
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