Lucia Ellis Uihlein (née Ellis) was an American socialite and member of a prominent family with deep roots in the Schlitz brewing dynasty through her marriage. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1918, she was the daughter of Rear Admiral Hayne Ellis. Raised primarily in Washington, D.C., she spent her childhood summers on the family farm in Lee's Summit, Missouri, which shaped her early experiences blending urban and rural life. In 1941, she married Edgar J. Uihlein, a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and descendant of the Schlitz beer founders. Together, they co-founded the General Binding Corporation, and the family established roots in Lake Bluff, Illinois. As the mother of Richard Uihlein, who later became a billionaire businessman and conservative political donor, Lucia was part of a lineage influential in American business and industry, particularly in manufacturing and brewing enterprises. She passed away on February 29, 2012, at the age of 94, while residing in Longboat Key, Florida, after years in Illinois. Her life exemplified the connections between military, business, and social elite networks in mid-20th century America.