Johanna
Lutterbie
VISITATION & FUNERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
Monday, November 18, 2024
at
Heritage Funeral Home
4800 S. 84th Street, Greenfield, WI 53228
Visitation: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Funeral Service: 4:00 PM
PRIVATE INTERMENT
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Johanna Gertrude Lutterbie
Johanna Gertrude Lutterbie passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, November 4, 2024, after 101+ years of an extraordinary life. Right up to the last moment she was mentally keen and attentive to those around her as she had been her entire life.
She and her mother left Germany when she was two and came to the states to join her dad in Michigan, where she grew up. She spent much of her adult life in Milwaukee with Carl, her husband of 69 years. She raised four boys, and had 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, but was also treasured by many nephews, nieces and cousins here and in Germany. She led an active life of hiking, camping, golfing, bowling, skiing, square dancing and skating, but never alone. She was always seeking friends to be with, or strangers to greet and meet.
The Church was the center of her life. She attended service most every week, but practiced Christianity every day of her life. Her face was constantly lit with a smile that shone from within. She loved unconditionally and saw the good in everybody, yet still looked to herself to make life easier for everyone around her.
She had a professional life for many years with Oilgear Corporation in Milwaukee where she created and sustained customer relations around the country. She accompanied Carl abroad for months as he consulted with local businesses as a retired executive. The friends they made on those assignments continued to remain close.
She had the strength that carried her through times of loss and hardship: the loss of a close younger sister to polio, the uncertainty of her husband missing in action for 39 days in WWII, the loss of two adult sons Carl Jr and John who passed away before her, and of course the loss of her husband Carl. She was an early survivor of cancer.
In the end it was her heart that gave out. She had given all she had to give, and so she was called back to replenish. We will all feel that warmth again.
She is survived by two sons, Tom and Gary, four daughters-in-law, Lucy, Sandy, Sara and Peggy, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in different parts of the country.
Johanna had so many gifts but perhaps her greatest was friendship. We are (notice present tense) enrich by knowing and loving this remarkable woman. Always thought WWJD really meant, “What Would Johanna Do.” Johanna’s memory will be a blessing to us all.
What a beautiful tribute to Johanna. She was everything and more that your words describe . We are grateful we had the opportunity to share in her rich life. Sending our prayers and condolences to the entire family.
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We are so sad … what a great woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother … there are no right words to discribe Johannas life …
we are so happe and proud to have visit her 100-birthday-party last year in Huntsville …
I met her as a small boy in the years between 1970-1980 in Germany with uncle Paul, aunt Trudy and Carl … I miss them all … have all a wonderful, time in heaven!
Andreas & Nicole from Germany
We are so saddened to hear of Johanna’s passing. She was a wonderful, classy lady that we feel fortunate to have been able to spend time with. Our thoughts and prayers to Gary, Peggy and the entire Lutterbie family as you go through this time of mourning.
I am so sad to hear this news. She was my godmother and I loved her with all my heart. She took me shopping as a little girl, we went to plays. She took me to the circus once and Uncle Carl was there wearing his Shriners hat. She was one of my mom’s best friends. She sent me birthday cards up until this year. She left such a mark on my heart. I will always love her..
I always told Johanna she was God’s angel on earth. Our relationship was once a week for 50 years. I did Johanna’s hair.
God has now taken her home.
We now have an angel in heaven watching over us.
My love and prayers to the family.
Sandy and Bob Janicek
I was fortunate to know Johanna through her friendship with my mom, Vienna Paprocki. My dad Ray worked with Carl at Delco in Oak Creek. What a lovely woman! She and my mom kept their friendship going for many years through phone calls when Johanna was living in Texas. (At least I think it was Texas.) She was such a warm and genuine person. Earth has truly lost one of its best but heaven is certainly rejoicing. An angel has come home. My sincerest condolences at your loss.
I have known johanna for all the years she belonged to our, Jackson Park Lutheran Church. We were Women’s group and quilting for many years.
I remember her family of 4 boys in Sunday’s Service. What a wonderful family..
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Lutterbies passing.
She was a kind woman and always had a smile. She was our neighbor growing up and remained friends with my parents until they too were called home. May she rest in peace
Jane Stolpe Rizzo
I had the pleasure of being Johanna’s dental hygienist for over 40 years. We always had wonderful conversations and her family meant everything to her. There was no one as classy as her. She is my inspiration to be as kind and thoughtful as she was.
Judy Pluta