Leonard Melvin Lukes

ROCHESTER -Leonard M. Lukes, 51, died on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Leonard was born in Alexandria, MN on April 20th, 1960 to Melvin and Tillie (Klimek) Lukes.He worked for Mayo as an RN for 14 years.Leonard loved nursing, spending time with his children, and helping friends work on handyman projects.He enjoyed restoring cars, good home cooked meals, studying the Bible, and going to ballgames with the boys. Leonard is survived by three children, Kendra (Jeremy) Burget, of Rochester, Kolten Lukes, of Rochester, and Kaden Lukes, of Rochester; his father, Melvin; five siblings, Mark (Betty) Lukes, of Alexandria, Peter (Theresa) Lukes, of Alexandria, Francis Lukes, of Colorado, Kevin Lukes, of Alexandria, and Loren (Diane) Lukes, of Alexandria; and former wife, Tamra. Leonard is preceded in death by his son, Kaleb; his mother, Tillie; and his sister, Sylvia. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 19th, 2012 at Rochester Assembly of God, 4240 18th Ave. NW, with Rev. Jim Filbeck officiating.Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. on Sunday, March 18th, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.