Lucille A. (Lawson) Wingard, 96, of West Lafayette, passed away at 6:55 PM, Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. Anthony Healthcare of Lafayette.

She was born November 13, 1921 in Wolcott to the late Manford and Anna (Catterson) Lawson. She was a 1939 graduate of Wolcott High School.

Her marriage was to Donald Roy Wingard on May 24, 1941. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1987.

After her brother Elwood passed at an early age, Lucille became a second mother to his girls; Cathie Geier, and Connie Spall.

Lucille was a member of the Hoosier Hoppers Square Dance Club, Euchre Club, former member of Remington United Methodist Church, Home Ec Club of Remington, 77 year member of Eastern Star, and for the past 18 years attended Brown Street United Methodist Church of Lafayette where she loved to hear her daughter play the organ.

Lucille was known for her excellent seamstress skills, she even made wedding dresses before macular degeneration took her sight. She loved spending summers with Don on the river in Buffalo. Her passion for fishing and traveling to all but two states with her husband Don was only rivaled by continuous love and support for her Chicago Cubs. Above all, Lucille will be remembered for her boundless love and compassion by family and friends. Her independent spirit kept her going, as she was determined to be self sufficient to the end.

Those left to carry on her legacy of love include her daughter, Marsha Kuebler (husband: Kurt) of Lafayette; grandchildren, Kevin Kuebler (wife: Brianne), and Alicia Kuebler. Also surviving are her great-granddaughters, MacKenzie, Kaylee, and Allison.

Preceding her in death along with her parents and husband are 7 brothers, Robert, Ralph, Manford, Clarence, Harry, Alfred, and Elwood.

Friends may call from 10 AM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 12 PM (EST), Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Brown Street United Methodist Church of Lafayette. Rev. Bruce Mowery and Rev. Ryan Traeger to officiate. Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Garden of West Lafayette.

Memorial donations may be made in Lucille’s name to the Brown Street United Methodist Church or the American Lung Association.