RALPH D. LUTZ,

Age 69, of Bolivar, passed away Thur., Mar. 26, 2020.  Born Mar. 12, 1951, in Cleveland, a son of the late Ralph and Alice (Hoppe) Lutz, he was a longtime resident of the East Sparta and Bolivar area.  Ralph had worked at JMW Trucking as a truck driver and previously worked for Kleen Tek Environmental in Bolivar.  He had served as a Boy Scout Leader in Mineral City and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Barkes.  Survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Kathy Lutz; his half-brother, Calvin (Carol) Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Due to health concerns, a Memorial Service will be held at a later time.  The Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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