Ronald “Colonel” Leonard Lutzke, 82, of Newton passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.
Ronald was born on November 9, 1938 in Sheboygan County to Milton and Lillian (Ahl) Lutzke. He attended Valders schools and furthered his education at LTC in Manitowoc. On August 18, 1962, Ronald married Darlene Levendusky. Ronald was a Parts Inspector for Manitowoc Company. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 58 years, Darlene; three sons: John Lutzke, Mark (Kathy) Lutzke and Chris (Allison) Lutzke; five grandchildren: Mitchell, Johnathon, Wesley, Jasmine and Lena; four sisters-in-law: Isabelle Lutzke, Janice Lutzke, Diane Farah and Mary Jo Gates; three brothers-in-law: Neil (Dr. Jane) Levendusky, Roger (Jennifer) Levendusky and Brian (Carol) Levendusky. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Bernard Lutzke; parents-in-law: Fred and Marge Levendusky; and three brothers-in-law: Larry Levendusky, Edward Farah and Gregory Gates.
Cremation has taken place and per Ronald’s wishes no services are being held.
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