Dr. Thomas Lutz

Dr. Thomas McKinley Lutz, age 85, a resident of De Queen, AR died Monday October 21, in Denton, Texas.

He was born June 5, 1934 in Ashland, Ohio to Herman Wesley Lutz and Anabel McKinley Lutz. Thomas leaves to cherish his loving memory his beloved wife of 59 years Betty Lutz, his daughter Melissa (Lisa) Marie Lutz, and his son Mark Mangold Lutz, all of De Queen, and grandson Garrett Lutz of Krum, Texas. Also, he leaves his treasured sister Jane Lutz Sponsler and her husband Brent, nephews Dustin, Ben, Aaron and their families of Ashland, Ohio and Ryan and his family of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, nieces Kelly Lutz, of Michigan, Floy Jean Driscoll of New Jersey, and numerous others.  Thomas was preceded in death by his father Herman Wesley Lutz, his mother Anabel McKinley Lutz, his two twin brothers Richard and Robert, and his brother James Douglas Lutz, and niece Lori Lutz.

Thomas was a graduate of Ashland High School and a proud graduate and member of Lambda Chi Alpha of Wittenberg College in Springfield, OH.  He obtained his MA from Ohio State University in 1958. He taught at Henderson State University where he married his best and only "A" student Betty Marie. He moved on to the University of Missouri doctoral program, which he finished years later at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. His 30 year career took him to interesting places around the world over four continents where he and his family enjoyed unique adventures and formed worldwide lifelong friendships.

After retirement, he started his own consulting business in Bonn, Germany. He focused on creating business, educational, and art connections between the USA and Germany.  After the Berlin Wall came down, his German friends encouraged him to go to eastern Germany where he became the Representative of Lutherstadt Wittenberg in the USA. Thomas loved to travel and was a devoted friend to many the world over. He loved his fraternity brothers and tried never to miss a reunion. He was the finest husband and father. We will miss Thomas, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend.

Per his request, services will not be scheduled. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.