Birth date: Oct 12, 1950 Death date: Mar 12, 2014
Barrie A. Lutze, age 63, of Waupaca, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Manitowoc, WI on October 12, 1950, the son of Elroy and Betty Lou (Olm) Lutze. Barrie married the love Read Obituary
Kay, Aaron, Cara, and Teegan,
Just wanted you to know that special thoughts are with you today. I so wish I could be there to honor Barrie. Know my prayers are being lifed up for all of you.
Hugs,
Anne Ney
My fondest memories of Barrie involve fishing, talking about fishing, and being a professional educator with him. He was dearly loved by our entire family. He made a huge impact on our daughters. Haley (our daughter) and I were talking the other day. She hit the nail on the head when she said the Mr. Lutze was someone who really cared about what you had to say and how you were doing. He was very genuine. Molly (our daughter) remembers last year at graduation time how Barrie had delayed his vacation in order to attend her graduation party. That meant so much to her, and she never forgot that. On a personal note, I can honestly say that Barrie was one of the nicest human beings I have ever met. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to share on his journey as an educator. coach, and most importantly a friend. We went fishing together on several occasions. Not only that, we shared where the fish were and weren't biting. Heidy, Marina, Haley, Molly and I send our deepest sympathy and prayers to Kay and Aaron and the rest of his family. He will be sorely missed.
Tim, Heidy, Marina (Neilsen), Haley and Molly Guyer
Waupaca, WI
Little did I know that meeting my pre-assigned 1970 UW-Oshkosh dorm roommate would result in a lifelong friendship … what a blessing that turned out to be! Barrie soon introduced me to his girlfriend Kay (who has been another blessing in our lives) and I introduced them to mine (Anne). College life soon provided multiple opportunities for the 4 of us to become very good friends. As roommates, Barrie and I had the opportunity to share life’s triumphs, struggles and dreams. We often ate together as couples along with our group of friends (and yes Kay, we all remember who was always the last one done J). The Lord blessed Barrie and I with a unique opportunity to develop a bond unlike other friendships.
Our marriages (Barrie being the Best man in our wedding), careers, families and interests separated us by many miles but we often found time to visit or share a quick phone call to “get caught up”. We recall the wonderful memories of visits to see Barrie and Kay … Devil’s Lake State Park, Hartman Creek, the (3) homes in the Waupaca area, their return visits to the Oshkosh area and our homes. When possible, visits would be to help one another, enjoy social times together, catch a Brewers game, enjoy time on the water or just “hang out.” Kay … one most memorable was the number of trips in a single day to the boat launch to re-launch and retrieve several boats that Barrie had used for our “boating enjoyment” --- one after another they had all died on the chain. It sure was helpful that Barrie knew so many people on the lake that day as one after another gave us a tow back to the launch.
Whether you were talking with Barrie about family trips (somehow fishing always seemed to come up), a love for photography, his involvement with the lives of students or Waupaca sports, walking in the woods, sharing family joys and heartaches … you knew that his interests, concerns for your burdens, insights, wisdom, laughter, etc. were genuine and often focused on others rather than himself. I can recall many a shopping trip to find that unique tie to add to his rather “unique collection”. We also remember having the pleasure of opening our home to Aaron and his friends when they attended UW-Oshkosh for “home cooked meals” or to be another place away from campus they could “just feel at home”.
As Barrie walked through life and touched other’s lives, they, too, soon came to benefit from his friendship … something I had the distinct pleasure of knowing for over 40+ years. No doubt there is an empty spot in my life which I now allow to be filled with wonderful memories and the knowledge that someday, Barrie and I will be together in God’s presence! Barrie … you will always be the “Best Man”.
It is hard to think of Barrie without thinking of you Kay since I knew you almost from the day I met Barrie. Kay, we love you, deeply care about you and would be honored to carry on our unique friendship into the future. We pray that He would provide you with His grace to help you through each day.
Our condolances on tthe loss of a friend far ttoo soon.
Scott and Anne Ney
I had Barrie for English. I remember him giving us a word find that did not have the list of words to find Werth it. So we all missed the word "skies". We all laughed and told him that skies was not a word. We teased by saying " Oh Mr. Lutze, look at the skies!" He chuckled and in return and said " Partly cloudy skies" with HUGE grin on his face. We all sat there then with the "Oh yeah! " look on our faces. He just laughed. What an awesome teacher and person he was. He is greatly missed.
From an old classmate.
It has been many, many years since our paths have crossed, but my memories of those days at Mineral Springs Elementary are well remembered. Always the positive person, always finding the good in things is the thought that comes to mind. I am sure that his impact on his community was as big as his heart. From a classmate of his for many of his years, from Mineral Springs Elementary, Kiel High School and UW-Oshkosh that smile was always a positive contribution to anyone's day.
We are so sorry for your loss at such an early age. Our prayers will be with you.
Jack, Debbie and Brent Hemb
Dear Kay and Aaron: We are saddened beyond words about Barrie's death. It is so hard to believe that we will not see him when we get back. It just doesn't make sense. You are hugely loved and respected and cannot stop thinking about your family with memories and loving thoughts.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Love Ya,
Jim & Sue Mohr
