Mike Lusk

Mike Lusk, age 86, formerly of Columbus, passed away at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center on Sunday, February 26. His inner strength, sense of humor, and twinkling blue eyes will be missed in every life he touched. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran and flew 28 missions in WWII. He retired as a sergeant from the Columbus Police Force, and was an entrepreneur in several small businesses. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his mid-50’s, Mike never let it control his life. He continued to cut a rug on the dance floor, even as he progressed from a cane, to a walker, to a scooter, with a smile and a strut in his “step.” One of his favorite pass times was karaoke; he was a true Jimmy Buffet fan. He will be remembered as an enthusiastic member of the Moose Lodge and a die-hard OSU Buckeye fan. Mike was born in Cambridge, Ohio on August 7, 1925. He is preceded in death by his parents who immigrated from Russia, Dan & Tekla (Luchitz) Luskevich; brothers John and Alex, Cambridge, and Nick, Columbus; sisters Dorothy (Kosita), Canton; Helen (Polasky), Cleveland and later Columbus; Violet (Kawa), Las Vegas; and his first wife, Norma (Founds). He is survived by the second love of his life and loving wife of 30 years, Norma (Kesselring), Delphos; sons Michael (Rebecca), Dublin; and Thomas (Kelly), Hilliard; and grandchildren Nicholas, Megan, Mitchell, Rachel and Kaitlin. In addition, surviving him from his second family are stepdaughters Kathy (Denny) Stemen, Delphos; Karen Patmon, Dublin; stepson H. David Morse, Logan; and grandchildren Mike, Dave, Rick, Angela, Grant, Justine, and David. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, 1155 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.