Charles “Chuck” Robert Lutz
Charles “Chuck” Robert Lutz, 75, of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Bloomville / Findlay, Ohio died at Hospice House, HealthPark in Fort Myers, Florida on Sunday night, August 25, 2019. Chuck was called home into the open arms of Jesus Christ. He was born on March 29, 1944 in Willard, Ohio to Lewis Albert LA and Ruth (Wrinkle) Lutz.
On July 7, 1962 Chuck married Margaret “Annie” Smith-Teach in Monroe, Michigan. She preceded him in death in January 1991. In August 2008, he married Kathie Young in Republic, Ohio. In addition to Kathie, he is survived by his son, Steven Paul Lutz and wife, Carla Campbell Lutz as well as granddaughter, Naomi M Lutz, all of Fort Myers Florida; mother-in-law, Marge Teach of St James City, Florida; stepdaughter, Heather Deter, and two step granddaughters Katelynn and Alexa Fleming of Findlay, Ohio; brother, James Lutz of Columbus, Ohio, and a sister, Susie Overmier of Alvada, OH; as well as several cousins and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David Lutz, and sisters, Martha Evans, and Rose Keefer as well as his father-in-law, Paul R. Teach.
Chuck has always been a hard worker, building with his own hands, his family home; having it completed by the age of 21. He joined the Ohio Operating Engineers Union local 18 in Toledo, Ohio where he worked continually as a heavy equipment operator for 46 years. Raising a family, Chuck enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking or working with anything mechanical. He enjoyed his boat and time with family on Lake Erie for several years. Later in life he enjoyed watching NASCAR and learned to love a new game Bocce Ball where he participated in his community of Bridgetown in Fort Myers, Florida; making several new found friends along the way.
He loved his family and also is dedicated to the entire family. At the request of the family, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association COPD Research on behalf of Chuck: PO BOX 07142, Fort Myers, FL 33919.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Cir., Fort Myers, Florida, 33908 with Chaplain Jim Tesoriero officiating.
Friends are invited to send condolences via the on-line guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.