Ronald Clarence Lutz

Ronald C. Lutz, age 84, of Sebewaing, entered Heaven's Gate on November 2, 2024, at Bay View Gardens.

Ron was born in Bay City on June 7, 1940, to Clarence and Luella (Nitz) Lutz.  He graduated from Sebewaing Area High School in 1958.  After graduation Ron attended Michigan State University for two years and received an Associate's Degree in Agriculture.  Ron met the love of his life, Arloia Nixon, and they were married on November, 3, 1962, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh, MI.  Together they built a wonderful home and family and celebrated 61, almost 62, years together.  Ron was a dedicated dairy farmer and crop farmer.

In 1958 Ron won the Outstanding State Farmer Gold Award. Ron was very involved in his church and Lutheran school.  He was a Trustee and on the Finance Committee at St. John   Lutheran Church. Ron also held a position on the school board at St. John Lutheran School. Ron was a life-long dairy farmer and loved working with his children milking cows.  Ron held a position at the Sebewaing Local MMPA, a 35 year member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, won an award in 1989 for Outstanding Cooperator in the conservation of soil, water and related resources.

One of many joys in life for Ron was being involved in the Two-Cylinder Club and volunteering at the Octagon Barn driving people around on his tractor.  Ron also loved farming with his two sons, Todd and Darrin.  After retirement Ron and Arloia took many trips enjoying the United States, driving around checking out the John Deere dealerships, going out to eat, and visiting with friends and family.

Ron is survived by his loving and caring wife Arloia, his three children: Todd (Tammy) Lutz, Darrin (Lorelei) Lutz, and Sheila (Brent) Green.  He proudly and deeply loved his grandchildren: Dylan & Kendall Lutz, Jared, Ashley, and Braden Green; step grandchildren: Ashley and Paul Mulders, Bob Majdecki; and step great grandchildren: Logan and Landry; Ron's "house companion" was Scooby the dog who sat by him daily while eating and resting in the living room.  Ron is also survived by his brother-in-law – Bruce Baur;  2 nieces and 1 nephew.

Proceeding Ron in death are his parents Clarence & Luella Lutz, his sister, Marilyn Baur, and two loving dogs Skipper and Rusty.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Michigan Medical Center in Midland and Bay View Gardens in Sebewaing.  He was taken care of with love and special care and we greatly appreciate everything you did for our family.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6th at St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh from 3:00-8:00pm.

Funeral will be Thursday, November 7th at St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh with visitation at 10:00 until time of service at 11:00 with Pastor Garrison officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in  Kilmanagh, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or The Thumb Octagon Barn.