Richard L. (Dick) Lutz passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 25, 2021 with his wife of 68 years by his side. Richard was born on March 18, 1933 in Duff, SK to John and Edna (Reimer) Lutz and was the oldest of nine children. In 1949 the family relocated to Boharm, SK where he helped his father on the family farm until he began driving truck for Scott National and then Maccam Transport in 1954. He drove and then worked in management for Trimac Transportation (Maccam) for 44 years moving through the four western Provinces until his retirement in 1998 in Edmonton, Alberta. Richard was united in marriage with Dorothy Barber on July 17, 1953 in Moose Jaw, SK and they made their home there until 1969. Their son Kenneth was born in 1955, daughter Donna in 1962 and daughter Kathy in 1964.
After retiring, Richard spent 20 years volunteering his time with numerous organizations in the Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, Alberta area. The last two years were spent in the Good Samaritan Stony Plain Care Center along with his wife Dorothy. He was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of Peace Lutheran Church, Spruce Grove and active on the Church and Lutheran District Board.
Richard was the steady rock of the family and as one of his nieces said “If you were ever on the receiving end of one of his hugs you could physically feel the love from deep inside”.
Richard’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife Dorothy, son Ken (Sue) of Nebraska and their children Aaron (Neuala) of Winnipeg and children Damien and Kahlan, Marsha (Zane) of Saint Catharines and children Daria and Cameron, Chance (Misty) of Florida and son Tre; daughter Donna (Les) of Erickson and children Amanda, Megan (Matt) and children Jordyn, Issac and Marcus, and son Jesse; daughter Kathy (Jeff) of Calgary and children Hanna and Emerson. He will also be dearly remembered by his siblings, Don Lutz of Red Deer, Florence McDougall of Langford, Sue (Bob) Constable of Moose Jaw and Paul (Ermie) Lutz of Moose Jaw plus numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He is predeceased by parents John and Edna, brothers Stan (Marj) Lutz, Glen (Shirley) Lutz; sisters Dorothy (Elwood) Clothier and Myrtle (Ron) Hennenfent as well as grandson Christopher Woloshen.
Following his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date after Covid restrictions are reduced and a proper gathering of family and friends can be held to celebrate this incredible man. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in Richard’s name to your local Lutheran Church.
