John Edward Lutzel (82) of Marana, Arizona passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at Casa de la Luz in Tucson.
John was born in Brooklyn, New York at Bethany Deaconess Hospital to Joseph George Lutzel and Marie D. Lutzel (Donnelly) on November 6, 1941. John graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Army. He was a trained radio operator stationed in Berlin, Germany where he met his beautiful wife, Rosita, whom he loved and adored for over 64 years. They wed on December 15, 1962. After retiring from his career at Consolidated Edison in New York, John and Rosita moved to Tucson, AZ.
John enjoyed fishing, traveling the world with his wife, playing golf, birdwatching, gardening, dining with friends and family, and meeting new people. He never met a stranger. John was a proud member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10188 in Tucson where he was active for many years. He also served with the Marana Volunteer Police.
John is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Joseph, and sister, Geraldine.
John is survived by his children, Veronika Hyte (Harold) of Anderson, SC, and son, Christopher (Michele) of Scottsdale, AZ. He will always be remembered as Opa by his four grandchildren, Claire, Taylor, Lauren, and Brooke.
A service will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at 10:30 am at Marana Mortuary Cemetery, 12146 W. Barnett Road, Marana 85653, 520-682-9900. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in John’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or Veterans of Foreign Wars (www.vfw.org).
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Post an EventOur sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.
My condolence to the family of John Edward LUTZEL He was loved by all and he will be missed.
Marana Mortuary & Cemetery
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.