Dr. M. Glenn Lucas

Dr. M. Glenn Lucas of Hillsboro, 56, died August 29, 2009, after a short, but ultimately futile, battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, M. Lynne Lucas; children Laura C. Turner (husband Eddie), M. Gregory Lucas, and Lee D. Koogler (wife Katharine); grandchildren Evan Turner, Nicholas Turner, Abigail Koogler, Hannah Koogler and Michael Koogler, all of Hillsboro; and numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. M. Gerald Lucas and Joan West Lucas. Dr. Lucas graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1970 and the Ohio State University in 1972, and the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1976. Dr. Lucas began practicing dentistry in 1976 and continued serving the greater Highland County area until his illness was discovered in early July 2009. Dr. Lucas had a passion for dentistry and was a diligent practitioner, always remaining on the cutting edge of his profession. His commitment to excellence in his profession was one of the many defining points of his life. Dr. Lucas served his country for 20 years, retiring from the United States Air Force Reserves as a Lt. Colonel in 2003. Lt. Colonel Lucas' most rewarding times he spent in the military were the numerous voluntary humanitarian missions on which he served throughout the world. He served his community for over 30 years as a member of the Hillsboro Rotary Club, serving as the club's song leader. He will always be remembered by his fellow Rotarians for his rendition of "Little Liza Jane." He also served two terms on the Hillsboro School Board in the 1980s. Dr. Lucas grew up in the First United Methodist Church of Hillsboro, attended and served the church throughout his life. Although Glenn served his church by holding many positions of influence, no other service for his church gave him any greater pleasure than singing the Lord's praises in the church choir. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s Glenn, his wife, Lynne, and friends David and Marilyn Myers traveled the Midwest and spread the word of God through song as members of the gospel quartet Horizon. As age, family and personal commitments became more pressing, the group began performing less and less frequently until at last, their song was only shared on Sunday morning as members of the church choir at the First United Methodist Church. During the last decade of his life, Dr. Lucas' main passion outside of his profession, family and church was auto racing. What started out as a part-time hobby turned into a regular weekend pursuit. As a member of the Mid-Ohio BMW Racing club, Glenn fulfilled a life-long dream of pushing his automobiles to the limit and was always happy to discuss this passion with anyone who was willing to listen. For those of us who knew and loved him, Dr. Lucas will be remembered as a man who went after his dreams and lived a life fulfilled. Glenn never did anything slow and his untimely death was no different. His death is our loss and the Lord's gain. A public viewing of Dr. Lucas is scheduled at the First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 in Robison Hall, with a service in celebration of his life in the main sanctuary of the church at 7:30 p.m. A private burial of Dr. Lucas will be conducted at the convenience of the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations in memory of Glenn be sent to his favorite charity, the Highland County Society for Children and Adults, 149 E. Main St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. To sign the online registry, go to www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.[[In-content Ad]]