Ralph Thomas Lutze

May 8, 1965 - December 1, 2021

Ralph Thomas Lutze, 65, of Anderson, passed away on December 1, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1956, in Flint, Michigan, and resided in Indiana for the last 20 years. Ralph graduated from Elizabeth Ann Johnson High School in Mt. Morris, MI. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and spent many years in the reserves. He learned his trade within the Navy, became a master plumber, and retired after 40 years of service. Ralph was a huge University of Michigan fan and was happy to see their football team win the Big Ten Championship this year. He is survived by his loving son, Thomas (Karina) Lutze of Denver, CO; siblings, Eric (Kelli) Lutze and Frankie Gilison; niece and nephews, Jacob and Ronnie Lutze and Stephanie and Hayden Gardner. Also, surviving, are his grandchildren, William, Carter, and Penelope Layne. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Brady; father, Ronald Lutze; and sister, Rhonda Gardner. Visitation will be held Friday, December 10, 2021, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St. Anderson, IN. Cremation will take place with a burial of remains at a later date in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana. www.loosecares.com.