Vernon Joseph Lutterman, 91, Dodge Center

 Vernon Joseph Lutterman  is happily reunited with his beloved wife and son in heaven. He passed away peacefully Friday, September 18, 2015, at Red Cedar Canyon Memory Care, Hudson, WI. Vernon was born June 28, 1924, the son of Ben and Anna (White) Lutterman, in Sibley, Iowa. Vernon is survived by his children, Kathleen (Dale) Romo of Villa Rica, GA; Melanie (Ben) Lovingood of Jacksonville, FL; Mary (Arnold) Wilke of Woodbury, MN; Anne Lutterman, Hudson, WI; Elizabeth Allred, Tucson, AZ; Bill (Debbie) Lutterman, Hudson, WI; and Lynn (John) Dewall, Lakeland, MN; daughter-in-law, Cindy Lutterman, Dodge Center, MN; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters, AnnaMae Ambrose, Sherburn, MN; Alice Sokoloski, Sherburn, MN; and one brother, Benny Lutterman, Alpha, MN. Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann (Schott) Lutterman; his son, Joseph Lutterman, his parents, five brothers, and one sister. Vernon proudly served in the US Army during WWII, where he guarded Japanese Prisoners of War. On September 29, 1948, Vernon married the love of his life, Charlotte. They lived on a farm in Dodge Center, MN for 58 years. Vernon was proud to spend his life as a farmer. He loved the land. He loved to plant the crop, watch it grow, and enjoyed the thrill of the harvest. It was in his blood. If he was on his John Deere, he was a happy man. He worked at IBM as a security guard for 28 years, supplemental work at IBM for 10 years, and at Sam’s Club for 10 years before retiring. He was  warm-hearted man and he always had a smile for everyone. He was a storyteller, a deeply religious man who loved his family, and a hard worker. He played the saxophone and he taught his family a love of music. He danced with his wife and children. He was a good man with a beautiful spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who have known him. The funeral mass for Vernon was held September 19, 2015, at St. John Baptist De La Salle Catholic Church in Dodge Center. Blessed be his memory. Send condolences to: www.czaplewski funeralhomes.com