Phillip Scott Lukomski

Phillip Scott Lukomski died unexpectedly during the night at his home in Tucson, Arizona, on August 18, 2025, at age 72. He was always known as Scott to family and friends, and Phil at work. Scott’s life centered around family, friends, cycling, music and community service, and he will be deeply missed by many.

Scott was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Charlotte Lukomski and the late John M. Lukomski, the oldest of four children. He grew up in Greendale, Wisconsin, and lived in New Berlin and Madison, Wisconsin, before retiring to Tucson.

At Greendale High School, Scott set records as a runner and swimmer, and he distinguished himself as a poet and artist. He attended the Wisconsin State University - La Crosse (now UW - La Crosse). Scott’s career was in manufacturing, starting as a machinist and advancing to positions as an industrial buyer, and purchasing and sales manager.

Scott lived in New Berlin, Wisconsin, for many years, where he raised his children, Stefanie and Kevin, with his former wife, Sue Lukomski.

He moved to Madison, Wisconsin, and married Susan Webb-Lukomski in 2002. Scott and Susan shared a beautiful life in Madison and in Tucson, Arizona, where they moved in 2016 so he could enjoy his passion of road cycling year round. Scott most enjoyed spending time with Susan and their dogs, and with their family and friends. He also loved to travel, and he especially enjoyed their trips to Santa Barbara to visit his sister, Wendy, and brother-in-law, Dave, their whitewater rafting adventures in Utah and Oregon, and trips to Napa, Kauai, Spain and Carmel over the past few years. Scott had recently surprised Susan with the plans he made for a trip to Seattle to celebrate her birthday in October.

Scott was deeply devoted to his mother, Charlotte, who now resides in New Berlin. He joyfully spoke with her every day and managed her affairs, and she misses him dearly.

Scott was never one to sit idle or waste time, and he believed in getting things done without delay. Scott always needed to be learning and doing something productive that exercised his body and mind.

Scott returned to his childhood passion for running, swimming and biking as an adult, competing in triathlons in his thirties and forties. He remained an avid road cyclist right to the end, riding up to 40 miles a day in Tucson, still very competitive with himself. He proudly built his own road bikes, and had just finished one. He also still ran and swam, and he loved hiking in Sabino Canyon.

Scott was a voracious reader and a supporter of the Pima County Public Library. He previously volunteered with Friends of the Pima County Library and the Pima County Library Foundation, and he was very proud to have recently been appointed to serve on the Pima County Library Advisory Board.

Scott took up the electric bass guitar and played with bands for over 25 years, starting with the Red Rockets in New Berlin. In Madison, he formed and managed Queenie and the Blue Cats and The East Wash Jukes. In Tucson, Scott assembled and managed two more outstanding bands: Whose Blues, and fairly recently, Angel Diamond and the Gemtones. The Gemtones gave him great joy and excitement over the past months. Scott had been involved in the local organizations that promote blues music in both Madison and Tucson, but his knowledge and taste in music were vast and diverse.

Scott’s other favorite pastimes included studying Spanish, cooking and baking, creating artistic projects, visiting breweries and art museums, and expressing his political views in frequent letters to the editor. Among his interests in sports, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the Tour de France stood out.

Scott suffered the devastating loss of his son, Kevin, in May of 2004, but he kept marching forward in a remarkable manner. Scott cherished his daughter, Stefanie Lukomski, her husband, Tom Smyczek, and his grandsons, Miles, Trey and Van, of Tucson. He especially enjoyed attending his grandsons’ swim meets and theatrical performances, and was so proud of their hard work and achievements.

Scott was a devoted stepfather to Susan’s son, Elliot Haag (Diana Fitzpatrick) of Denver, and her daughter, Callie (Spencer) Schoate of Madison, who gave birth to his first granddaughter just days after his death. Scott had recently assembled the baby’s nursery, and he and Susan enjoyed several days in Durango, Colorado, with Elliot and Diana in July.

Scott cared deeply about his siblings, Wendy Lukomski (Dave King) of Santa Barbara, California, Peter (Karen) Lukomski of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and Patti Gebhard of Milwaukee, and their families. Scott is also survived by aunts and an uncle, Donna and Paul Guadagni of New Berlin, Dorothy Warras of San Antonio, and Daphne Lukomski of Florida, and many cousins. He also leaves behind many dear friends and fellow musicians that were an important part of his life, Susan’s extended family members, and his beloved pups, Kinu and Bootsy.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Scott’s life will be held on Friday, October 10, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Udall Park Ramada #3 in Tucson. Memories and condolences may be posted on this East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery website and will be much appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Pima County Public Library or given to the family for his grandsons’ college funds.