Harry Lucas

Harry D. Lucas, 83 of Wallace, Michigan, formerly of Iron Mountain, was called home to God on Monday, September 23, 2013 at the Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette, Wisconsin. He was born on April 2, 1930 in Escanaba, Michigan, son of the late Sidney and Johanna (Broeders) Lucas. He graduated from Felch High School. Harry married Janet L. Weber at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Aurora, Wisconsin in 1953. Harry then enlisted in the United States Army, and was a member of the 82nd Airborne during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on May 13, 1955. Harry owned and operated many businesses through the years, including H. Lucas Powerline Construction Company, Lucas Cycle City, and Briar Mountain Ski Resort. He worked on and developed many land projects, including the Little Bear Golf Course. He and his family lived in a few communities over the years, and while there belonged to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Foster City, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Menominee, and St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford. Harry loved life, Jesus and family. He was a "people person". He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf, snowmobiling and other sports, and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet L. Lucas in 2010, his parents, eight brothers, and his son-in-law Rodney Carlson. Harry is survived by his children, Debra (Rodney) Carlson of Foster City, Dianne Lucas of Iron Mountain, David Lucas of Iron Mountain, Doreen (Brian) Miller of Fairview, Texas, and Denise (Tom) Davidson of Manitowoc; grandchildren, Stacy (Mike) Nylund, Rodney (Madge) Carlson Jr., Lucas Carlson, Kendelle Lucas, David (Melissa) Lucas Jr., Amanda Lucas, Callie Miller, Collin Miller, Mario Alessandrini, Matthew Alessandrini, and Mitchell Davidson; great-grandchildren, Harley Jo, Mike Nylund III, Chase, Andi, Evan, Deanna, Janessa, and Wyatt; sister, Greta (Gerald) Sinskey of O'Fallon IL.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Michael Woempner will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Foster City Cemetery. The Felch-Breen V.F.W. Post #4803 will accord full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences to the family of Harry D. Lucas may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Harry Lucas

September 23, 1930 - September 23, 2013