John W. Lutz
July 21, 2010
John W. Lutz, 69, died of lung cancer Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at his home in Des Moines. He was born August 6, 1940 in Des Moines, IA to Stella and Claude Lutz.
He was passionate about SOY – Serve Our Youth of Iowa. John was always the first to help and would do anything for anybody. His gentle smile will be missed by his family and many friends.
John is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Joyce; sons, Marty Lutz, Tim (Robin) Lutz, and Allen (Cathey) Wright; daughters, Vikki Ver Huel and Tamra (Keith) Mullen; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Hank (Fran) Lutz, Dick (Mavis) Lutz, and Dave (Mary) Lutz; sisters, Rosalie (Jack) Orrell and Joan (Dick) Scholberg; as well as many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Claudine Switzer.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Meredith Drive Reformed Church, 5128 Meredith Drive, Des Moines with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 23, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be made to SOY in loving memory of John.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gordon Schmidt Family
07/23/2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers. John was such a nice guy. He will be missed by many people. May your memories help you through this sad time.
Rod & Janie Carsten
07/23/2010
We are very sorry to hear about John. He was a great guy and it has been our pleasure to know him over the years. Some people have the gift of serving others and John was one of those people. Joyce, we will be praying for you.
Rod & Janie
Mike Caudle
07/23/2010
Sorry for your lose, I enjoyed working with John at Vitran Express, he was a good person.
Mike Caudle
John Manderson
07/22/2010
I haven't seen John in years, since the late fifties. I grew up with John
in what we called "Dogpatch", I am sorry to hear of his passing, may he rest
in peace. My thoughts and prayers will be with all his family during this
difficult time.
Barbara Nelson
07/22/2010
Joyce my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers.
Love you all