Paul Romane Lucas, age 92, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri.
Paul was born on November 9, 1930, in Novinger, Missouri, to Arthur “Penny” Lucas and Myrtle Lucas. On July 3, 1954, Paul was united in marriage to Mildred Lorene Lucas, who predeceased him on July 1, 2021.
Paul is survived by his beloved grandson, Jack Caldwell (and his wife, Brooke) of Unionville, Missouri, whom he raised as his own. He is also survived by one daughter, Deborah Lucas of Wisconsin, and a sister, Josephine Mathes of Queen City, Missouri. Paul also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, in-laws, and a multitude of friends.
Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; his parents, Penny and Myrtle Lucas; and his siblings, Archie, Emmett, Oscar, Herbert, Wayne (in infancy), Gladys, Pearl, Maude, Mary Alice, Anna May, and Hazel.
A graveside service with Military rites for Paul will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Novinger Cemetery in Novinger, Missouri. Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Green City, Missouri is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Novinger Cemetery.