Dennis Lee Lutz, 72, of Ipswich, SD and formerly of Redfield, SD, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Avantara Ipswich.  Following Dennis' wishes, a private committal service will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield.  Hyke Funeral Home of Redfield has been entrusted with arrangements. (www.hykefuneralhome.com)

Dennis Lee Lutz was born April 8, 1947, in Oakes, ND to William and Abigail (Spencer) Lutz.  He was raised in North Dakota before the family moved to Redfield, SD.  Dennis was a graduate of Redfield High School.  He worked at Harry's Egg Station after graduation and then he was a long-distance truck driver until his health failed.

Dennis married Debbie Odland and together, they had two children:  Dustin and Heather.  In his earlier years, Dennis umped many baseball games in the Redfield area.  In his spare time, he was an avid stamp collector and enjoyed watching western movies.

Grateful for sharing his life are his brother Jim (Jeannie) Lutz of Gary, SD; stepbrother Doug (Joyce) Waddington of Kansas; and stepsister Sharon Weinreis of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents.