Background
Lucas, Robert Elmer was born on June 27, 1916 in Malolos, The Philippines. Son of Charles Edmund and Harriet Grace (Deardorff) Lucas. (parents American citizens).
Lucas, Robert Elmer was born on June 27, 1916 in Malolos, The Philippines. Son of Charles Edmund and Harriet Grace (Deardorff) Lucas. (parents American citizens).
Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, Purdue University, 1939; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1941; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1947.
Research assistant, Virginia Agricultural Research Station, Norfolk, 1941-1943; farmer, Culver, Indiana, 1943-1944; graduate assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1945; associate professor soil science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1951-1957; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1957-1977; professor emeritus, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1977; agronomist, William Gehring, Inc., Rensselaer, Indiana, 1946-1950, 77-78. Visiting professor Everglades Research Station U. Florida, Belle Glade, 1979-1980.
Leader Boy Scouts American, Lansing, Michigan, 1961-1972, district chairman Chief Okemos (Michigan) Council Boy Scouts American, 1965-1966. President Okemos Community Senior citizens, 1987-1988, president Lansing Area Farmers Agricultural Club, 1992, secretary-treasurer, 1994-1999. Fellow Soil Science Society of America, American Society Agronomy (contributor articles to journal).
Member International Peat Society (delegate since 1963), United States Peat Society, Michigan Onion Growers Association (secretary 1953-1972), Michigan Muck Farmers Association (secretary 1953-1972, Associate Master-Farmers award 1966), Michigan Mint Growers Association (secretary 1953-1960).
Married Norma Emma Schultz, April 27, 1941. Children: Raymond and Richard (twins), Milton, Keith, Charles.