Lucas David Landewee, 31, of Delta, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Poland, while serving his country in the United States Army National Guard. He was born in Cape Girardeau, to David and Sherry (Pridemore) Landewee, on September 15, 1992. Lucas was a 2011 high school graduate of Leopold High School. He obtained an Associate Degree in Industrial Arts at CTC, where he specialized in welding.
From Lego’s as a young man to vehicles as an adult, Lucas always had the desire to take things apart and rebuild them to understand how they functioned. He had the ability to fix just about anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed working on his truck and was very meticulous when he was working.
A dedicated solider who proudly served his country, Lucas achieved many awards and medals during his time of active duty. He enlisted into the Missouri Army National Guard during his junior year of high school in 2010. Upon graduating from High School in 2011, he attended 91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) AIT before reporting to the 1137th Military Police Company. He served with the 1137th MP Company until 2018 as both a 91B and re-classifying to 31B (Military Police) for mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Guantanamo Bay (2017-2018). SSG Landewee served in FSC, 1140th Engineer BN from 2018 to 2022 when he joined the 1221st Transportation Company, Dexter, MO. He served as the Unit Movement Officer and was instrumental in mobilization efforts both at home station and on ground in Poland. His attention to detail and dedication to service were unmatched. SSG Landewee had a genuine care for others and often spent hours helping anyone in need, no matter the task or time commitment. He mentored numerous new NCOs with a sense of humor that could brighten the dullest most stressful times. During his Service to the State of Missouri and His Country, SSG Landewee received the following awards: Army Commendation Medal, Posthumous (x2), Army Achievement Medal (x5), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (x4), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (x2), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device and Bronze Hourglass, Missouri Commendation Ribbon (x2), Army Good Conduct Medal, Missouri National Guard 5-year Long Service Ribbon, Missouri National Guard 10-year Long Service Ribbon, Missouri National Guard Expeditionary Service Ribbon, Missouri National Guard State Emergency Duty Service Ribbon, Missouri National Guard Basic Training Ribbon, Combat and Special Skills Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge, Bar, Weapon: Carbine (Sharpshooter), Right Side – Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
Lucas Landewee and Taylon Kennedy were united in marriage on September 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau, at the Maple United Methodist Church. He and Taylon had three daughters: Kaylee, Caroline and Rowan Landewee, and resided in Delta, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife: Taylon Landewee of Delta; daughters: Kaylee, Caroline and Rowan Landewee; his parents: David and Sherry Landewee of Leopold; two brothers: Jason (Neid) Brotherton of Doha, Qatar, Seth (Stacey) Landewee of Kelso; two sisters: Jennifer (Christopher Lee) Inman of Glennon, Caitlyn (Emmanuel) Landewee-Nsiah of Lexington, KY; nieces and nephews: Raelyn, Fisher, Shane, Presley, Shawn, Preston and Skyler; grandparents: John and Judy Reilly of Marble Hill, Clem and Mary Lou Landewee of Leopold, Joan Pridemore of Perryville; father in-law: James Kennedy of Advance; mother in-law: Lisa and Danny Boyer of Grassy. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Jerry Pridemore.
Pallbearers: Seth Landewee, Jason Brotherton, Emmanuel Nsiah, John Bohnsack, Joe Trankle, Lance Seiler, Jurney Kennedy, Derek Landewee, Robert Brown and Carson Gemeinhardt.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Parish Prayers led by Fr. Vincent Rathappillil and Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus Council #5898 will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 10:00 am, at St. John Catholic Church in Leopold, with Fr. Tomasz Wilk officiating.
Burial will follow at the St. John Cemetery in Leopold with full military honors. The Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel will oversee arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions given for Lucas’ daughters education.
