David Lucas

David Lucas, age 82, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, Illinois.

David was born October 26, 1940 in Bloomington, Illinois the son of Wayne and Ethel (Hohenstein) Lucas.

He married Pamela Millar on February 14, 1973 in Stowe, Vermont.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Pamela; children, Michael (Nell) Lucas of Shawnee, KS, Chris (Beth) Lucas of Highlands Ranch, CO, Sarah Lucas (Rob Sullivan) of Edmond, OK, and Jessica Lucas (Bob Stelzer) of Oshkosh, WI; four grandchildren, Nora, Ella, Kyle, and Sydney; two sisters, Connie Kocher of Powell, OH and Cathy (Robin) Dexter of Bellingham, WA; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by a sister, Janet Whitwood; brother, William Lucas; and his parents.

David was a graduate of Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL and the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.  David was a career Illinois state employee and worked in numerous departments during his 40+ year career.  At his retirement in 2002, he was a regional manager for the Social Security disability program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

David was an avid bicyclist throughout his life, rode an estimated 200,000+ miles and was a certified bicycling instructor with The League of American Bicyclists, a national bicycling association.

He was a member of Ride Illinois, the Illinois bicycle education/advocacy association and was a member of the Springfield Bicycle Club for over 50 years.  He was also a member of the Springfield Milers, a BMW motorcycle club and rode his trusty R1000CS from coast to coast and border to border, often accompanied by Pam, his wife, a faithful and fearless co-rider.

No services will be held per David’s request.  In lieu of flowers, David asked that contributions be made to the Garden Club at Country Place Condominium Association; 230 Country Place; Springfield, IL 62703.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.