Gerald "Gary" L. Lutes

Gerald "Gary" L. Lutes, age 68, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Lutes was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at Clearspring Baptist Church. Gerald retired from Cummins Engine Co. after 39 years of service. He was also a welder, and he worked at Columbus Sign Company. He loved late model dirt racing, hunting, fishing, and driving and working on Ford vehicles. Gerald was an avid I.U. basketball and Bobby Knight fan. Born on June 24, 1955, Gerald was the son of Edgar and Emma (Hendrickson) Lutes, both of whom preceded him in death. Survivors include one daughter, Brandi Brelage of Brownstown; three sons: Kyle (Heather) Lutes of Brownstown, John Lutes of Indianapolis, and Jordan Lutes of Brownstown; one sister, Nancy Hawkins of Bedford; and five grandchildren: Waylon Lutes, Wyatt Lutes, Emma Brelage, Cole Brelage, and Claire Brelage. Mr. Lutes was also preceded in death by a son, Scott Lutes; and brother-in-law, Donald Hawkins. Funeral services for Gerald L. Lutes will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown, with Pastor Dennis Aud officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Liberty Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Donor's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown. Online memorials and condolences may be given at www.spurgeonfh.com