Kathleen Lutz Obituary

KATHLEEN "KAY" LUTZ
January 29, 1948 ~ November 27, 2010

Kathleen "Kay" Lutz, previously of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Nov. 27, 2010 in St. Cloud, MN. She was born Jan. 29, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN.
Kay had a Bachelor's and Master's degrees from San Diego State University and a Doctorate from Capella University. She worked with undergraduates and with Master's of Education students at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.
She loved reading, quilting and crafting, but most of all, she loved learning and teaching. Her students were the love of her life. She also enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandchildren and watching them grow and learn.
Kay is survived by her daughter, Jenn Davis and granddaughter, Isabella; son, Craig Lutz and grandson, Caden.
Memorial services were held for Kay on Dec. 2nd, 2010 at the College of St. Scholastica.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Jenn Davis, PO Box 36, Bertha, MN 56437.
Arrangements entrusted to Benson Funeral Home in Duluth, MN.
Please sign Kay's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 23, 2011.
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Remembering all of the special times we had living just a few houses from each other in Santee. Late nights, helping her grade papers and baking gingerbread houses for hours. Not sure how she did all that she did but I really enjoyed our friendship. She left this world way too soon.

Gina Kleinsmith

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January 17, 2024

I am just lost for words to find this notice! I had just caught up with her only months before. So many amazing memories with Kay; such a special person in my life. Jennifer & Craig; I’d love to touch base with you.

Gina Kleinsmith (fielding)

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February 4, 2021

Kay was my best friend since Oct. 17, 1972. It is hard not to reach for the phone every day to talk. So I just talk to her and she lets me know she is listening.

Christine Sink

January 25, 2011

My Sincere Sympathy to Jenn and Craig.
I worked with Kay, golfed with her and bought many of her beautiful crafts. Such a talent she had. She will be missed.
Sylvia Mathews

Sylvia Mathews

January 24, 2011

Mom touched so many lives. I have received cards from people she had as student teachers 20 years ago! She was so full of love and I am blessed to have been her daughter.

January 24, 2011

I miss my best friend every day but am glad to know she is in a place with no stress

Christine Sink

January 23, 2011

I have fond memories of working with Kay in the Red Wing at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary in Vancouver. I have quite a few craft items that I purchased from Kay and display in my home at holiday time. She will be missed by many. Her children and grandchildren are in my prayers.

Kathy Diez

January 23, 2011

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