William “Billy”

C. Lutz

William "Billy" C. Lutz, 80, Hebron/Fort Atkinson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Lilac Springs in Lake Mills.

He was born on June 23, 1938, the son of the late Rollynn and Dolores (Shearer) Lutz.

He was a graduate of the Fort Atkinson High School, class of 1956.

Bill joined the U.S. Navy in 1957 and proudly served his country until 1960.

In 1959 he married Joann Lenz. They were blessed with 3 children, Coleen, Jamie and Mike.

He married Judy Reich in 1971 and completed his family with a daughter, Holly.

Bill later met the love of his life, Faye Donnelly, and after years of companionship, they were married on August 21, 1998. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2014.

He had been employed by Friskies/Carnation Corporation for over 30 years.

Billy enjoyed watching and attending Packers games, and competing in tractor pulls, demolition derby and stock car racing.  He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, ATV riding, trap shooting, bowling, golfing, ice fishing, deer, bear, turkey, pheasant, duck hunting, and NASCAR.

Survivors include his children, Coleen Lutz, Jamie Lutz, Mike Lutz, Holly (Donny) Bakken; his son at heart, Chad Weiss; five grandchildren, Lacey (Nate) Meske, Haley Kessler, Montana Morauske, Hunter Lutz, Arabella Bakken; two great grandchildren, Evylynn Meske and Scarlette Meske; one brother, Dale (Joanne) Lutz; four sisters, Judy Lutz, Pam Lemus, Cathy Murray, Christine "Toni" Murray; many nieces; nephews; other relatives and numerous friends.

Also preceded in death by a baby daughter, Wendy Lutz; son-in-law, Wally Kessler; his first wife, Joann Weiss; three brothers, Jerry Lutz, Robert Matthews and Richard "Ricky" Matthews.

A Celebration of Bill's Life will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Hebron Community Center. Dan Riley will play from 2 to 5 p.m.

Friends and family are encouraged to wear their favorite Pabst or Packers attire.

Burial will be in the Hebron Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and residents at Lilac Springs for their loving care and concern given to Bill.

WE LOVE YOU DAD!

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