Walter Lukas

Walter Lukas, age 81, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 9, 2021.

Walter was born on May 23, 1940, in Taganrog, Russia, the son of Nelly Batrukov.  He was a 1959 graduate of Pershing High School in Detroit, Michigan.  He was employed at CCP, retiring in 2005 after 35 years of employment.  Walter proudly served in the US Army from 1959 until 1962.  On September 21, 1963, Walter married Frances Cosamano, and they enjoyed 57 years together.

Walt loved to hunt, fish, read and travel.  One great joy of his was going to Woodward Dream Cruise in his '65 Ford Mustang.  He enjoyed playing backgammon and cards with his own rules to make sure he wins!  The biggest joy of his life was spending time with his family, especially the great grandbabies.

Walter was preceded in death by his mother, Nelly Batrukov and special aunt, Rosa Ilnicki.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances, children Michael (Jennifer) Lukas of Belle Vernon, PA; Timothy (Deborah) Lukas of Hastings, MI, Paula (Edward) Pawloski of Middleville, MI, 7 grandchildren – Nicole (Nicholas) Kouch, Stephanie Lukas, Anthony (Kim) Lukas, Kevin Lukas, Kylee (Dan) Huey, Joseph (Katie) Pawloski, Wyatt Lukas, 9 great-grandchildren Jase, Easton, Rosie, Huey, Brooklynn and Brayden Lukas, Eloise Pawloski, Ace, Amelia and Abgail Kouch, sisters-in-law Rose (William) Waldorf, Marion Bell, Mamie Mills, and Mary Grace Cosamano, special cousin Emily (Roman) Wasylkevych, and many special nieces and nephews

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Noon with a service to follow at 1:00 PM at the Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway; Hastings, Michigan 49058.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Walter's memory can be made to the Freeport Library, 208 S. State St., Freeport, MI  49325 or Faith Hospice, https://faithhospicecare.org/donate/ or 2100 Raybrook SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .