Stephen A. Lutkie

Stephen A. Lutkie, 66, retired Teamster Local 795 truck driver, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2014. Steve was born 1948 in Ashland, WI. In the 50’s the family moved to Wichita. He attended St. Joseph and Christ the King schools before graduating from Bishop Carroll High School. Steve was a very proud member of the teamsters union. Steve never married nor had children. Racing was his life. In the late 60’s Steve began racing. In the 70’s his racing career was at its peak. He had moved up to ASA and was competing with the likes of Mark Martin and Dick Trickle. This involved a lot of travel so in the 80’s when his parents became ill he left his dreams and moved back to Kansas to care for them. After his retirement from driving he became a mentor to his great nephews James, Dylan and Dustin. He was very proud of them for carrying on the “Lutkie Racing” family tradition. In 2012 he was inducted into the 81 Speedway Hall of Fame. Live life like you race, with determination, dedication, compassion and style. Steve was a class act.

Preceded by his parents Joseph and Mary (Suhan) Lutkie, infant brother Leonard Lutkie and sister Joan Lutkie. Survived by his brothers Jerry Lutkie, Tom Lutkie both of Wichita, Larry Lutkie of Wagoner, OK, sister Geraldine Lutkie of Wichita, niece Sheila Belcher, nephew James Lutkie, great niece Jadyn Lutkie, great nephews Dustin Belcher and Dylan Belcher and two great- great nephews. Visitation with family present 1-5pm Saturday, March 22 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. Rosary, 7pm, Monday, March 24, Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 both at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorial to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S Market St, Wichita, KS 67202. .