Richard is proceeded in death by his parents, John and Bessie Lutz, first wife Mary Ann (Mickey) Lutz and brothers Eldon, William and Howard, He is survived by his wife Mary Frances Lutz, daughter Ann (Ken) Daigrepont and son Eldon (Marjie) Lutz, grandchildren, Julie (Kyle) McCuen, Kevin (Meredith) Daigrepont, Daniel (Erin) Lutz, Michael (Jane) Lutz and Samuel Lutz, great-grandchildren, Kate and Claire McCuen, Nathan, Marie and Samuel Daigrepont, David, Margaret and Andrew Lutz and Betty and Scarlett Lutz.
The family wishes to thank his devoted caregivers, Ms. Ann and Ms. Zaina.
A visitation will be held a 2:30 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2015 with a Gravesite service at 4PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society.