David Joseph Lutz

David Joseph Lutz, 69, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at his residence. He was one of 9 children born to Herman and Mildred Lutz.

David graduated from Tipton High School Class of 1965. He served his tour of duty in the US Army. He was a well known mechanic at Schaffter Equipment and later Sydenstricker's in Tipton.

David and Mary Kay were married July 30, 1976 and celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this summer. He enjoyed fishing as a hobby and was especially proud of his children with his greatest joy being his grandchildren.

David was preceded in death by his parents; son Travis Lutz; brothers Robert, William, and Gerald Lutz.

He is survived by his wife Mary Kay Lutz of the home; son Brandon Lutz and his wife Michelle of Osage Beach; daughter Kelli Morrison and her husband Gregg of Grain Valley; granddaughters Taylor Lutz and Brooke Morrison; brothers Glen Lutz, Maurice Lutz, Mitchell Lutz and his wife Janet all of Tipton; sisters Mary Ellen Cotriss and her husband Richard of Tipton, Margaret Lawson and her husband Mike of California, Missouri; sisters-in-law Jackie and Linda Lutz; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton with burial immediately following in the St. Andrew's Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 9-11 AM prior to the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Price James Memorial Library in Tipton.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.meisenheimerfuneralhomes.com.