Lucky B. Lutz

Lucky B. Lutz, 78, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon with a memorial service at noon at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur with Linda McEathron officiating.

Lucky was born in Gouverneur on May 24, 1944, the son of Bertrand Bruce and Lila Rose (Phippins) Lutz.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1964.

Lucky married Vickie Payne on June 5, 1965 at the Oxbow Presbyterian Church.

Lucky served as vice president of Garnes Supply Company in Watertown for many years until starting the family business in Evans Mills. He operated Whispering Pines Flooring for over 20 years near the home that he built on Route 11. More recently, the couple relocated to the home they built in Fowler upon retiring.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing the “train game” and cards with his family and friends.

Lucky is survived by his wife Vickie, his daughter Michelle Lutz and son Brian Lutz, both of Theresa, his grandchildren John, Kelsey, and Katelynn, great grandchildren Kennedy and Leo. He is also survived by his brother Robert Evans Jr. of Colorado and his several cousins who he considered his brothers and sisters. Lucky is predeceased by his parents Bertrand Lutz, Thelma Lutz, Lila Evans, and Robert Evans, as well as close cousins.

Memorial donations in memory of Lucky are encouraged to Ryan’s Wish Foundation, PO Box 326, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy. 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.