Richard Nelson Lukesic 84 passed away on April 11, 2011 at Good Samaritian Society in Silverton Idaho.Richard was born December 21, 1926 in Loraine, Ohio. Richard served in the Navy at Pearl Harbor during World War 2 and served several years in the Coast Guard in Alaska. After the military, Richard moved to Oregon where he met his beloved wife Mickey. Throughout Richard's life he had a total of 7 children, 17 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. Richard drove truck for over 50 years and had a variety of jobs prior to retiring in 2003 when he and Mickey then moved to Wallace, Idaho. Richard is survived by his wife Mickey and children Cheryl Jean, Sid, Terry, Jeannine, Scott, Don and Teresa. Memorial services will be held on April 14, 2011 at 6pm at Bell Tower located at 3398 East Jenalan Ave, Post Falls, Idaho 83854. Richard will be missed by many.