Harvey Lutz

Harvey Edward Lutz, age 72, of Grand Rapids, MI, previously of Niles, MI and Lansing, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born December 5, 1952, in Illinois, to the late Ralph and Frances (Simmons) Lutz. Harvey married Donna Ruth Nelson on December 12, 1980, in Lansing, Illinois. Together they raised their son, Christopher and celebrated almost 44 years of marriage before Donna passed away just weeks prior to Harvey on November 23, 2024. After graduating High School Harvey attended Ferris State University and earned his degree in pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist at multiple retail companies and hospitals in Illinois throughout the 70’s and 80’s. Harvey decided to go back to school and graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago in 1992, with his Doctorate of Pharmacy. A few years later, he received a job offer in South Bend, Indiana, which took the family to live in Niles, Michigan. After retirement Harvey and Donna decided to move to Grand Rapids in 2022, to be near their son and grandson. Despite living in Michigan for nearly 30 years, Harvey always held onto his Illinois roots and remained a loyal Chicago Cubs fan. Survivors include his son, Christopher Lutz; grandson, Lofton Lutz; two sisters, Janet Lutz and Judy (Rich) Davis; niece, Susan Thotz; and two nephews, John and Bob Staack. He is joined together again with his wife, Donna; his parents; and brother, Jerry (Tomoko) Lutz. Per Harvey’s wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Harvey’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Harvey Lutz, please visit our flower store.