Jack E. Lutz

Jack Earl Lutz, 84, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born March 3, 1932 in Muncie to Fred and Mabel Lutz.

Jack retired at age 65 from Hull Lift Truck, Elkhart; as well as worked at Midwest Towel, Muncie.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Jack served in Tokyo and the Philippines.  He was an avid Cubs and Steelers fan.  Jack was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Emma Marie (Brower); four children, Steve (Sue) Lutz of Eaton, Karen (Ed) Hull of Marana, Arizona, Jack (Patience) Lutz of Wakarusa and Scott (Kim Bailey) Lutz of Bremen.

He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Austin Lutz, Earl and Miranda Hull, Mindy and Wade Free, Joanne and Chad Werker, Christine and Michael Chrepta, Tory Lutz, Heather Frazier, Kim and Bryan Gibson and  Nicholas Lutz; many loved great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Hartley of Muncie.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by grandsons, Chad and Shawn Lutz; a brother, Bob Lutz; and a sister, Betty Barnell.

Jack leaves behind many friends and a very special family who was always there to help; Darci Lutz, Dan Weldy and Ava Weldy; Floyd and Freda Bird; Bill and Debbie Brower and Martha Loyd, all of Muncie

There will be a private celebration of life.  Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory, Goshen.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Goshen Home Care and Hospice.