Obituary of Bob Lutz
Lutz, Robert "Bob" Forbes
A resident of Guilds, Robert "Forbes" Lutz, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in his 58th year.
Born in Chatham, Bob was the son of the late Donna (2015) and Leonard Lutz (1986).
Loving father to Jennifer Van Esse (Danny) of Highgate and Justin Lutz (Shelby) of Petawawa.
Bob was one of the five B's, and will be sorely missed by his sister Beverley Zarzour (the late Steve) of Houston, Texas; brother Brian Lutz of Sarnia; brother Bradley Lutz (Jamie) of Kingsville; and sister Barbara (Gordon) Brown of Ridgetown.
Proud and loving grandfather to Ethan and Gavin Van Esse, and Liliana Lutz.
Bob will be missed by his soulmate Exia Harrett of Chatham.
Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Friends will be received at McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Ridgetown Legion beginning at 11 a.m. with Words of Remembrance at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or VETS Canada are appreciated by the family.
Please leave a condolence online at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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