Lucas Ryan Johnson
September 09, 1984 - April 30, 2010
Obituary
Johnson, Lucas RyanMADISON/NEW YORK CITY - Lucas Ryan Johnson, age 25, of Madison and New York City, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Sept. 9, 1984, in Madison, the son of Thomas and Beth (Wahl) Johnson. Lucas graduated with high honors from Madison LaFollette High School in 2003, where he was an Academic Excellence and National Merit Scholarship recipient. He graduated from UW-Madison in May of 2007 with bachelors degrees in Political Science and French. Lucas was currently attending NYU Law School where he is a honorary member of the class of 2010. Lucas had interned and was preparing to start his legal career with the Manhattan firm of Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP. Lucas is survived by his parents, Thomas and Beth Johnson;sister, Sara; brother, Kyle, all of Madison; maternal grandparents, Donald and Donna Wahl of Fort Atkinson; aunts and uncles, Eric Wahl, Karen (Michael) Geier, William (Kathy) Johnson, and Elizabeth (Gary) Yunker; loving cousins and numerous friends in Madison, his NYU Law friends and New York brunch buddies. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth Johnson and Marjorie Johnson. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, with the Rev. John Brian Paprock presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, May 3, 2010, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Memorials may be made in Lucas' name to HospiceCare, Inc.Lucas was a kind-hearted, loving man who was loved by all who knew him. He was an amazing big brother and role model, always wanting to make others happy. He will be dearly missed.Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Centers5203 Monona Drive608-221-5420www.gundersonfh.com
Memorials:
Memorials may be made in Lucas' name to HospiceCare, Inc.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, May 3, 2010, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, with the Rev. John Brian Paprock presiding.
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Jayne
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My deepest sympathies to the family of Lucas and all of his friends and loved ones. I remember Lucas from Sennett Middle School and Lafollette High School where he was a classmate of my daughter Laura. He stood out as an exemplary, principled individual and clearly was seen as someone who would be a leader of his generation on so many levels. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jayne Mullins
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Cheryl Ryan
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I am so sorry to hear of Lucas' passing. I remember some wonderful times with Lucas and Kyle in Odyssey of the Mind and of course on our trip to Florida. He was a good friend to Kyle and he will be remembered with a smile. I'm here if you need to talk to another mom.
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Michael Longo
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My deepest sympathies to the Johnson family. Lucas was an amazing person, with whom I have memories with that I will cherish forever. I am very lucky to have been able to known Lucas for the short amount of time that I did. Although I cannot be there in person, my thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family. Lucas will be missed very much.
With Sympathy,
Michael Longo
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Debbie Sigurslid Stae
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Tom and Beth,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss!! I can't even imagine the loss your hearts must be feeling.
You raised a wonderful young man who will truly make heaven shine even brighter!
Love to all,
Debbie Sigurslid Stae
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Pat Mitchell
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Lucas Johnson, but for the past ten years, his adoring grandparents have done an excellent job of keeping the retired Fort Atkinson teachers, spouses, and friends who gather each Tuesday for breakfast apprised of the activities and accomplishments of their eldest grandson. Lucas always made them so proud as you could tell by the many family stories Don and Donna frequently shared with us. My greatest sympathies go out to Beth and Tom, Sara and Kyle, and Don and Donna for their unimaginable loss.