Melvin Joseph Lucash, 91, of Shiloh, IL, born December 2, 1933, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.
Mr. Lucash owned and operated Superb Gas Products Co. He inherited the business from his father and continued to run the business for 39 years. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, and an active member of the Serra Club of St. Clair County. He enjoyed landscaping and always kept his yard pristine. He also enjoyed playing and watching tennis. Melvin was a United States Navy veteran. Above all, he loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Maria Teresa Lucash, nee Aguilera, whom he married on December 26, 1964, and who died on June 10, 2008; a son, Frank David Lucash; his parents, Frank and Marcella, nee Bauer, Lucash; a brother-in-law, George Joergensen; and a sister-in-law, Sandy Lucash.
He is survived by a daughter, Marisa (Roger) Albers; a grandson, Mateo Albers; a sister, Ruth Joergensen; and a brother, Frank Lucash.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Serra Club of St. Clair County or St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
