Ronald A. Lutze

Mr. Lutze passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his residence. Age 79 years. The son of the late Ira Alfred Lutze and Eleanor A. (Leser) Lutze-Allen, he was born July 11, 1937 in Bay County, Michigan. Ronald served in the Army National Guard, was retired from General Motors and enjoyed Hunting, fishing, watching old western movies and was an avid sports enthusiast.

Mr. Lutze is survived by one daughter, Diane C. Dukarski; a grandson, Daniel J. Dukarski; two sisters, Sharon Allen (Lowell) Schnitkey and Susan Allen (Carl) Antione; two brothers, Lewis Allen and Ralph Allen; two sisters-in-law, Joanne Lutze and Mary Ann Lutze; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ronald was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette (Dukarski) Lutze; two brothers, Gary Lutze and Lawrence Lutze; and a sister, Judith Lutze (Robert) Jezak.

At the request of Mr. Lutze cremation has taken place. There will be no services or visitation at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the Make a Wish Foundation. www.gephartfuneralhome.com