John Lute

John Lute, 90, of Barry Township, passed away with his wife by his side, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home. Born in Mowry, September 19, 1934, He was the son of Henry and Della (Reinoehl) Lute. He was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, class of 1952, as a 4 sports star athlete. Following high school, John entered the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War, as a military policeman. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After his discharge from military service, he graduated from Colorado State University, class of 1960, with a degree in education. He was employed as a teacher and football coach for the Upper Merion School District until his retirement. John is in the Anthracite Football Hall of Fame, and was a member of board of directors for the Moon Lake Association, Barry Township. He was a well known real estate agent in the Philadelphia area, He and his wife, Gloria, attended the Evangelical Methodist Church, Lavelle. He and and Gloria (Zeigenfuse) Lute, have been married eight wonderful years. They spent all their time together watching football and baseball games. Preceding John in death was his first wife, Mary Jane Schrope Lute, and a sister Grace Bechtel, and a brother William Lute.

Survivors Wife: Gloria (Zeigenfuse) Lute

Son: Dann Lute and his wife Beth, Jacksonville, Fl.

Son: John Lute and his wife Sandy, Nicholls, N.Y.

Sister: Rose Varndell, Shamokin

Stepson: William and Heather Hurst

Stepson: David and Kelly Hurst

Many Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews

Relative and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of John’s Life, Monday, July 14, 2025, at 11 AM, in the Lavelle Church of the Nazarene, 2879 Fairgrounds Road, Lavelle, PA. Officiating will be Gloria’s pastor Rev. Joshua Mowry, of the Evangelical Methodist Church, Lavelle, and Rev. Jeremy Smallwood, pastor of the Lavelle Church of the Nazarene. A viewing will be held Monday morning in the church, beginning at 9:30 AM until the funeral service. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Brock Cemetery, Ashland. Memorials may be made to the Evangelical Methodist Church, 2875 Fairgrounds Road, Ashland, PA 17921. Visit www.Fritz FuneralHome.com to leave Condolences. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral FuneralHome.com to leave Condolences.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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