Robert Leonard Lutz, of Branson, MO, son of Homer and Agnes (Rudisill) Lutz was born on February 9, 1932 in Quincy, IL. God called him home on October 24, 2026 at the age of 94.

Bob grew up in Quincy, IL and was active in Boy Scouts, becoming an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Quincy High School and then University of IL College of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree. He joined the US Air Force after graduation where he became a navigator. After his first tour, he went into the Air Force Reserves where he served until he retired as a Colonel. He worked as a City Engineer in Jacksonville, IL. He also worked with the Corp of Engineers, as well as two private practice engineering firms, one of which he owned in St. Louis County.

He met his wife, Barbara, in the pits of the stock car races in Jacksonville, IL. They married September 5, 1954 and enjoyed 65 years of marriage. He and Barb raised their family in the church where Bob served as a deacon. He also volunteered on mission projects to build churches, Disaster Relief, and Operation Christmas Child. He loved to fish, play golf, make puzzles, and play games. He also loved to travel and after retirement, he and Barbara went on many overseas cruises and trips with friends and family.

Survivors include: daughter, Gayle Tohlen of Branson, MO; son, Richard Lutz of Harlingen, TX; and daughter, Cheryl Murphy and husband, Kevin, of Palmyra, MO; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, as well as a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church Kimberling City on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:30pm followed by a memorial service at 1:00pm. Internment will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 3:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Operation Christmas Child program of First Baptist Church of Kimberling City, PO Box 459, Kimberling City, MO 65686.

Cremation is under the care of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.