Donald Lucas

May 27, 2015

Published: May 27, 2015 6:16AM Donald W. Lucas, 75, of Defiance, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born September 9, 1939, to Cletus and Helen (Deitrick) Lucas in Defiance, Ohio. On July 8, 1961, he married Ruth Ann (Coffman) Lucas, who survives. Donald was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Defiance, and a member of Defiance Eagles FOE 372. He worked at Napoleon Lynx in Archbold until his retirement in 2008. He was the owner/operator of Lucas & Sons Body Shop and Towing, Lucas Car Sales in Defiance, and Waterfront Inn Restaurant. Since his retirement, he owned and operated D&J's Mowing Service. Donald enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler with his dog, Tasha. Donald is survived by his loving spouse of 53 years, wife, Ruth Ann Lucas of Defiance; sons, Matthew Lucas and Michael Lucas, both of Defiance; daughter, Melissa (Mark) Singer of Winter Garden, Florida; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus and Helen Lucas; one great-grandchild; and daughter-in-law, Terri Lucas. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Janet Strickland officiating. Burial will take place at Riverview Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com. Want to leave your comments?