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Douglas Lutz

Posted 2021-03-26 by mhenderson
Published in Mohave Daily News Online on Mar. 26, 2021 -
Bullhead City, Arizona -

Douglas Lutz, age 78, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, after a
valiant battle against cancer. He was born July 7, 1942 in North
Dakota.

Doug married his wife, Margaret in 1961. He attended Valley City State
Teachers' College and North Dakota State University. Seeking a warmer
climate, Doug brought his family to Bullhead City in 1971. He became
the principal of the new Bullhead City Junior High and was the
Superintendent of the Bullhead City School District for 25 years.
After retiring, Doug served as Bullhead City's Public Works Director
where he helped design and develop Rotary Park. Recently, Doug served
on the Bullhead City School Board.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; and his older brother,
Gary.

Doug is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Todd (Susan) and Troy
(Jessica); daughter, Sheri (Peter); brother, Lowell (Lona); two
sisters, Sandy (John) and Patty (Don); nine grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends.

A gathering of friends will be held in late spring and a memorial
bench will be placed in the Rotary Park to commemorate Doug's love for
and service to the community. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
contributing to the Doug Lutz Memorial Scholarship for Educators fund
at: Mohave Community College Foundation, 1971 Jaggerson Ave., Kingman,
AZ 86409, or donate online at https://foundation.mohave.edu.





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