Saturday, December 21, 2019 ~ 11:00 a.m.
American Lutheran Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Friday, December 20, 2019 ~ 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
American Lutheran Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
In care of the family for future designation
Ronald L. Lutz, 70 of Ashland, NE passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE. He was born November 30, 1949 in Omaha to Joe and Mary “Marie” (Kana) Lutz. Ron was a lifelong resident of Ashland. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1968. Following graduation he worked for Ficken & Grebe Ford in Ashland and later retired after 40 years from Kawasaki Mfg. in Lincoln. He also spent many years as the “Pancake Man” at Mahoney State Park.
On December 20, 1975, Ron was united in marriage to Cindy Hansen at American Lutheran Church in Ashland. To this union two daughters were born, Melissa and Angie.
Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being a Girl Scout Leader, Softball Coach, and Baseball Director. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church, Sons of American Legion, founding charter member of the local dog shelter, Cornhusker Kennel Club, Afghan Hound Kennel Club and Lincoln Boston Terrier Club. Ron was named Ashland Stir-up King in 2012.
Ron is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cindy Lutz; daughters, Melissa Kasuske of Ashland and Angie (Andy) Ubel of Long Grove, IA; mother, Mary “Marie” Lutz of Ashland; brother Ric (Sandy) Lutz of Firth, NE; sister, Theresa (Wes) Fuhrer of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Riley, Abigail, & Kate Kasuske of Ashland, Naomi & Nora Ubel of Long Grove, IA; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Lutz; son-in-law, Arlin Kasuske; infant sister, Mary Ann and many loving dogs.
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. The Lutz family is in my thoughts and prayers. Ron was such a great father and grandfather for his family.
He was a friend to so many and I truly enjoyed his friendship and will miss him very much. Joe
To all the Lutz family. I am so sorry for your loss. Ron was a very good man. He will be missed. I have all of you in my prayers.
Ron was a wonderful friend to us. We loved spending time with him at Keno Kove. He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.
The baseball games won’t be the same this summer.I will miss not seeing him there and getting to visit with him when I would run into him downtown.He was so proud of his family. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies for your loss!
With love,
Josh and Jillian
Ron was a team mate in high school and a friend for more than 55+ years after. I will miss him. My sympathy to the family and his other many friends.
Cindy, Melissa, Angie, I cannot tell you how much you were loved by Ron. He was a proud husband and daddy,and Grandpa, I remember him saying those are my girls. He loved you even when the upstairs and you were covered in baby powder. I will never make another cinnamon roll without setting one aside for him. His body is gone, but his love and spirit lives on in your heart. I thank him for all my good memories. Stay strong girls, Dad will watch over now from above and smile.
Chuck and I are so deeply sorry to hear about Ron. He was a special person. He will be missed in our hearts and the community. Love to all the family.
We are so saddended and in shock to hear that Ron has passed away… He was a great friend and always had a smile and made you feel so important when he talked to you… We will remember also as a great coach and Girl Scout leader… sending condolences to you all.. love and prayers…
so sorry for your loss.Our sympathies and prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences to Cindy and girls, and to brother Ric. Sincere prayers said for all Ron’s loved ones.
Cindy,
Dave will miss a good friend and high school classmate. He enjoyed visiting with Ron at their high school reunion in 2018.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family,
Cherrie and Dave Oglesby
Was so sorry and shocked to hear of your loss. I know he will be missed by all of you.
The Parker family lost one of our strongest allies. Ron was always a welcoming beacon to us at Keno Kove, holiday programs and events. He will be missed dearly.
Ron was a great and kind man, he’ll be missed by many.
His wife Cindy was my teacher in elementary school.
I’m blessed to have known such kind people.
My deepest sympathy to Ron’s family and friends.
To the family of Ron Lutz,
I knew Ron and loved him like a brother! In fact he was my brother-in-law at one! I worked with Ron at Ficken and Grebe FORD until he left our dealership and went to Kawasaki. I remember Ron for his friendship and his incredible sense of humor! I’ve never known anyone since, that could tell a joke like Ron could! My grandpa worked @ the dealership as well and Ron could have
“Gramps” laughing so hard he almost fell on the floor!
God Bless Ron for all the good things he did in his life and God Bless his family as they grieve for their loss!