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In Memoriam: Dennis Lukaszewski

Long-time UrbAn board member and our dear friend Dennis Lukaszewski passed away January 9, 2022. Dennis worked as a collaborator with UrbAn on many neighborhood improvement projects during his years on the board.

For over 30 years Dennis was coordinator of the Urban Agriculture Program at the University of Wisconsin-Extension (UWEX). During that time he was instrumental in establishing hundreds of urban gardens and growing spaces throughout the city and Milwaukee County.

Dennis grew up on the city’s South Side, on a small farm at 15th and Layton. He earned a B.S. in Biological Aspects of Conservation at UW-Milwaukee and would go on to manage the biology research greenhouse at Marquette University, start a landscaping firm, open a series of flower shops, and eventually obtain a landscape architect license.

As UWEX Urban Agriculture Educator and Community Gardens Director, he engaged with many diverse populations across the city. He worked closely with Native Americans, Hmong Americans, veterans, assisted living home residents and incarcerated individuals throughout his career.

We at UrbAn will always be grateful for Dennis Lukaszewski’s contributions not only to our organization but to the greater Milwaukee community. He will be missed.

 

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