Gayle Gene Lucian, 78, Rolla, Mo., died at his home Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Born September 19, 1947 in Columbus, Gayle was the son of James Lucian and Helen (Frazee) Lucian.
Gayle’s childhood was spent on the family farm in Columbus with his parents, two older brothers and an abundance of animals, both domestic and wild. The experiences and adventures of his youth were central to who he was and th…