Wayne John Lutter

Wayne John Lutter, 71, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at his residence. Wayne was born March 30, 1945 in Worthington, MN to Theodore Ted and Phyllis (Lortz) Lutter. Wayne was a resident of Bear Creek Services and was very special to the staff at Bear Creek. He loved basketball and shooting hoops. Wayne also enjoyed going out to eat and visiting with his friends and family. Wayne is survived by his siblings, Sidney Lutter of Rochester, Myron Lutter of Minneapolis, Martha (Chris) Carter of Plainview, Julie (Steve) Birkemeyer of Hermantown, MN; brother-in-law, Russ Young of Rochester and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parets, Ted and Phyllis; sisters, Marion Lutter, Melinda Lutter, Nancy Young; aunt, Ella Lortz and maternal grandparents, John and Tillie Lortz. A funeral service will be held 11:00AM Monday, June 6, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00PM Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the staff at Bear Creek Services for their care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to Bear Creek Services, 3108 Hwy 52N, Rochester, MN 55901.