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Obituary for David J. "Coach Luke" Lukachik
David J. Lukachik, 69, of East Peoria, passed away at 10:40 pm Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.
He was born Dec. 28, 1947 in Urbana, IL to John and Olive Chudley Lukachik. He married Dolores J. Berta in Streator, IL on Feb. 28, 1976. She survives.
Also surviving are 2 children, Alyson (Mike) Gaspar and Zach (fiancé Annie Snyder) Lukachik; and granddaughter, Mia Gaspar. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Steve.
David was a beloved coach and teacher at East Peoria Community High School for over 30 years where he was a positive influence on the lives of countless students before retiring in 2008.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the E.P.C.H.S. Key Club or Booster Club, two Clubs that David was highly involved with and passionate about.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria with Pastor Jeff Anderson officiating. Family will receive friends from 1 to 3:30 pm Saturday at the Funeral Home.
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Phyllis (Pj) Jordon (Trzeciak)
I'm so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing....I shall always remember him....he gave me my first box of chocolates for Valentine's day in the 6th grade at Plumb school...a memory I shall always cherish! Blessings to his family....praying for God's comfort and peace to his family!!!Roger Halligan
He was a great guy. Thoughts are with his family.
Cathe Mehall (Rumery)
Oh My Gosh! I was so sorry to read this news. I remember cheering him and the rest of the SHS football team on to victories. I feel so badly for his family.
Tom Harless
Wow! One of the really great people I have known. A humble, funny, energetic guy. Met "Luke" in 7th grade and was always in awe of his energy in keeping us all entertained.
John Galik
Played football with Dave a very dedicated player with more energy than anyone I knew but the thing I remember most about Luke was he respected everyone and I never heard him say anything deragatory about anyone, a humble man and once you became his friend you were friends forever,rest in peace Luke
John Schmitz
I remember running 440 yard relay with Dave at Northlawn. Dave always looked like an athlete. He inspired me to run faster than I ever had before. We won that relay, set a record. It was an honor to have known him. Peace be with the family.
John Schmitz
Jerry Lenhausen
Very sorry to hear of daves passing...I have not seen dave since school but he was my friend...rip dave you will be missedJim Jordon 111
So sorry to hear the sad news of Daves passing. He was a good friend and we met from time to time when I lived in the East Peoria area. I remember introducing him to my son at a meet the teacher conference I went to at East Peoria. My prayers go out to the family. Jim
Edie Pennell (Reynolds)
So sorry to hear about Dave's passing. My prayers are with his family