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Keith Lute Obituary
Keith F. Lute, 49, born December 6, 1961 in Conneaut, Ohio entered into rest on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
He was predeceased by his father Charles Lute. He is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Renee Lute; Children: Dean Lute, Sarah Lute, Timothy Lute and David Riemer; Mother: Delores Lute; Grandmother Mae; Sisters: Brenda, Darla, and Elizabeth; Brothers: Chuck, Ken, Mike and Dan Lute; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends. Keith was a Project Manager, employed by Dresser-Rand Corporation for more than thirty years. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. There are no words to describe what a wonderful person Keith was.
We will love you always. A memorial service is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 22nd of July at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546, 281-992-7200. Graveside service will also take place immediately after at Oak Park Cemetery, Alvin, Texas.
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Marilyn Elizondo
July 16, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday Keith... miss working with you and the great person you are... God bless your family and continue to watch over them
Charles Coffee
July 16, 2025
Oh Keith how time passes quickly. Even so, you are not forgotten and the very thought of you still brings a smile to my face. Miss you my friend and thats a fact that wont change.
Marilyn Elizondo
July 18, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Keith.
Hard to believe time has flown by. God bless your family and may you continue to watch over them.
Charles Coffee
July 16, 2024
Oh Keith, my how time flies. I´m retired now . I was outside this morning working on my well house and had the radio playing in the background. Luke Bryan´s song " drink a beer " came on and stopped me in my tracks. I don´t drink anymore but this song has always reminded me of your passing. How odd that it played on the anniversary of your departure. I miss you friend and always will.
Marilyn Elizondo
July 20, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday to the most patient PM that I ever had the pleasure to work with. You were so kind to all... sure miss working with you. Continue to watch over your family. God bless your loved ones
Charles Coffee
July 16, 2023
Been a while now but your memory lives on. The thought of you still brings a smile to my ugly face. Miss you buddieboy!
Renee
May 14, 2023
I think about each and every day. Lots of tears and lots of smiles. Memories are funny that way. I told the children to just remember things you said to them and they will hear your voice. Good days and bad days but we continue on. Tim is getting married but you already know that. You will always have my heart. Love you so much. Miss you terribly.
Charles Coffee
July 16, 2022
You´re one of a kind friendship Can be replaced by no one. Miss you buddy. The circus down here continues.
MARILYN ELIZONDO
July 16, 2021
Happy 10th Heavenly Birthday Keith... miss working with you and the great person you were and always will be... this world needs a lot more people like you, miss you boss... please watch over your family, may God continue to bless them. Take care, you are truly missed and your work ethics for your co-workers and others.
July 18, 2020
Love you
Renee
Renee Lute
July 18, 2020
Well sweetheart, wish you were here to help us all. Things are not good right now and I know you would make them better. I miss you so much. Can't believe it has been 9 years already. Nine long years. Hope you are getting alot of fishing in Heaven. I talk to Mike on a regular We miss you so very much. We are staying together as a family every one is watching out for each other. Love you and miss you bunches. Your forever wife, Renee
Charles Coffee
July 16, 2020
The world could sure use some Keith Lute right about now. Still miss you buddy. That wont change.
Renee Lute
January 12, 2019
Dear Keith,
Please watch over the children. We all miss you so. I hope so much that you are happy and catching lots of fish. Please help me make right decisions for me and the kids. Sarah is really happy right now, Timothy and Carmen are doing well. Please help Dean, he is struggling with things right now. He needs an angel. We love you and miss you.
Love Renee
Renee Lute
September 9, 2018
I know it's been a long time sweetheart but you know I think about you every day. Sarah is doing well. Timothy got a job at Dow now and is doing really good. Dean still plugging along at his company. Mike keeps in touch with me on a regular basis. We decided to keep the tractor for old time sake. I miss you every day. I love you so much.
Love forever,
Renee
Timothy Lute
September 7, 2018
I work for Dow now dad. Still think about you often
Renee Lute
June 18, 2015
Happy Anniversary 29 years ago today. I don't regret a moment of time I had with you. You are missed greatly. I will love you until the day I die.
Love, Renee
Renee Lute
December 24, 2014
Well our twins turned 25 today. Wish you were here or I was there with you. Merry Christmas Baby.
Love Renee
Renee Lute
December 6, 2014
Happy Birthday Sweetheart, I went to talk with you today. The closer it gets to Christmas the harder it is to face another one without you. I really hope you enjoyed your day.
Love,
Renee Dean, Timothy, and Sarah
Renee Lute
November 27, 2014
Well dear another Thanksgiving and there is still a whole. There always will be. Hope you had a good day, We were all thinking of you, We love you and miss you.
Love, Your wife and children
November 25, 2014
Keith, Well it took a few years to finally get the Motiva Port Arthur account. I wish I had it when I worked for DR so we could have been involved in more projects together. Yesterday I spoke to Steve Burge to introduce myself and I mentioned your name figuring everyone out there knew you. He certainly did. We both spoke highly of you and found that common ground. Even in your absence here on earth, you are still helping people just by the common bond of having known you. If I ever get to see you again, I'm buying lunch this time, I promise !!!
Renee Lute
November 23, 2014
Keith, I love you so much. The pain is almost unbearable at times. I know the kids miss you and we all think about you everyday. I would trade my life to have you here with them.
Love,
Your wife forever
Dean Lute
July 26, 2014
I went to Ohio dad and everywhere I turned I saw you. Uncle Chuck and Aunt Diane were perfect. I would trade a month in Hawaii for a day in that little town, in Ohio. I could swear you were out there mowing every time I was at the farm. By the way! I almost made it to the farm without asking for directions And I carried the Lute legacy of a iron liver with me. It was just so hard to hear everyone talk about you. I think about you every day and practice what you taught me.
amanda waddell
July 26, 2014
Hey keithy always thinking of you! I love and miss you wish you were still here. But I know you and mawmaw are flying high right now reading the paper. I love you both! Wish you were here seeing me go to college .
Marilyn Elizondo
July 19, 2014
Happy 3rd birhtday in Heaven Keith! May God continue to bless your family and may you continue to look down upon them and be their guardian angel... Miss you, Boss Man... thank you so much for being such a great boss to work for. Always grateful for knowing you!
Sincerely,
Marilyn
Renee Lute
July 18, 2014
Hello, sweetheart, it has been three long years and I still miss you like this happened yesterday. I hope you are happy and catching big fish. Remember we all love you and miss you. our lives will never be the same. Please keep watching over me and the children. They wish you were here and so do I.
oh I know God needed you but I wish we could of had you a little longer. We still need you.
Love,
Renee
July 18, 2014
Three years
Renee Lute
December 6, 2013
Happy Birthday baby. Went and saw you today. We miss you so much. Please put your hand on Deans shoulder and let him know you are there.i love you so much and miss you. Love Renee
Renee Lute
October 28, 2013
well darling, I talk to Ricky. I know you know he lost his wife and needed to talk to someone who knows what it feels like to lose half of your heart to heaven. Sometimes I see something that reminds me of you and I feel like you are right next to me. I signed up for your guest book for life so I can keep talking to you. I love you so much baby. I hope you are catching the big ones. Please keep watching over the children, they miss you so much. Dean really needs you right now let him feel your strength and love.
Love ya,
Renee
Anne Hill
October 27, 2013
Hi Keef! You have been on my mind lately and I just wanted to say Hello! I need you to do me a big favor! My little ole dog, Roadie, is getting old and not sure how much longer he will be around here with me. BUT, I told him the other night that he needs to look you up in Heaven and you will make sure he is well taken care of! He is not a hunting dog, but has been a wonderful friend! Also, just wanted to tell you every couple of weeks, while I am in a meeting or on a conference call, something comes up and I think to myself....."Keef would know that.. or... I could call Keef and get the real story or how and why we do whatever in the field"... You are missed by so many people and will never be forgotten! Keep an eye out for Roadie for me! I will let you know when to start looking for him! Take care my friend and see you later! Anne Hill
Your Wife
August 16, 2013
Hello Darling, just wanted to tell you again how much I miss you. We think about you everyday. I hope you are catching a lot of fish in Heaven. Please keep watching over us. I love you so very much Baby.
Robert DeLeon
July 30, 2013
You're still missed every day by all your friends and co-workers at Dresser-Rand. I really miss our long talks.
Marilyn Elizondo
July 18, 2013
Happy 2nd anniversary in Heaven, Keith. Please tell my mom and dad hello for me up there. I truly miss working with you. Keep a watchful eye on your family and the rest of us down here.
Miss you, friend and great boss!
Marilyn
July 18, 2013
Two years
Renee
June 26, 2013
I have been thinking of you alot baby. I think how things would be if you were here. Took flowers to you on fathers day. Don't worry baby, I will always take care of you. Miss you soooooo much.
Love Your wife forever Renee
Dean
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day.
Renee
March 22, 2013
Baby I just wanted to talk to you today. We still miss you so very much. I wish you were here to see what your children are being successful at. Sarah finished her degree and now is working on her post grduate year master degree. Dean and Timothy working hard. They are taking care of me and constantly thinking of you. Please continue to watch over all of us. I love you so very much. I hope you are happy and catching the big fish in Heaven
Love ya
March 20, 2013
Keeping Up....
March 20, 2013
Keith and the Guys..
March 20, 2013
December 8, 2012
Hey Keith, Started my new job with a company called Valerus two weeks ago and meeting all their PMs and couldnt help but think about you. This is all small highspeed compression so it would be like working on a wrist watch to you. I can hear you teasing me now !!! Remember I am still THE MAN.....well at least on this side. Take care buddieboy!
jodi lute-burgess
December 6, 2012
hey uncle keith, just wanted to say happy birthday and that I miss you!! I think about you all the time. Aunt Renee sent me a couple of your hats. I keep one on Taylor's dresser. So everytime I go in her room, I see it and think of you. I'd giving anything for you to have met Taylor. She already has quite the personality! So maybe if you can watch over her, that would be great.....love you uncle keith
Dean Lute
August 21, 2012
Working on the boat today Dad taking her out tonight. Wish me goodluck!
August 20, 2012
Well sweetheart today is the first day of my teaching career. We love you and miss you very much. I still see you everyday.
Love
Renee
Diana Lute
July 17, 2012
Thought this was coming down tomorrow so I wanted to come and comment one more time. We think of you so often. Everything is crazy around here right now, Jodis baby will be here soon. She surprised me at her baby shower by letting me know she will be named Taylor Diane. Jodi with a girl, go figure. Julie moved all the way to Arizona, the one that always said she was never leaving us moved the farthest, Chuck really misses Landon. Her wedding will be here soon, so much going on. Political craziness right now, Newt had to drop out, to much baggage. Bet we could have some really good conversations right about now. If you have any pull with the big guy, maybe you could let him know we don't need 4 more years of what we got. I can hear you laughing. Going to bed, just wanted to let ya know you are not forgotten. We all love and miss you, which I'm sure you know!
Renee Lute
February 14, 2012
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
I LOVE YOU FOREVER.
WISH YOU WERE HERE.
RENEE
Dean Lute
February 5, 2012
Dad you made it look so easy. I wish you were here I still need guidance. Im the foundation and still look up to you. So what's left?
Renee Lute
January 28, 2012
Deartest Keith,
I cannot put into words the depth of my despair since losing you. I miss you so very much. The pain never seems to cease a minute. I know you made me a strong woman but, I don't know if you had enough time to make me strong enough to survive the loss of you. I love you so much and my whole being feels empty. I need your strength now more than ever. I visit you every day and take care of you but it just is not enough. The pain just takes over sometimes and I want to scream. You should be here with us. I love you.
Love,
Renee
Renee Lute
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Sweetheart, I left you a little christmas tree because I know you love christmas trees. LOL. We all have been thinking of you and playing memories through our minds. Dean has been telling his friends memories of you. When he talks about you he is so proud that you are his father. The children are sticking close to home right now. Christmas is very unreal right now but we are thinking of you and that is all we want to do right now. I love you and miss you every second of every day. I love you forever.
Renee
Charles Coffee
December 24, 2011
Dear Buddieboy, Your BD passed by and while we always think of you, it was a special day of missing you even more. Its hard for a day to go by without a memory of you popping up....and its always a good one. Everyone who knew you misses you. I've talked to clients and coworkers and were all in agreement...you are one of a kind. If you were alive I would ream you out for not getting me that dish in your barn....I dont need it, it would just give me an excuse to give you a hard time which is what we did to eachother so often because we loved it. Funny , like we didnt catch enough grief on the job we had to gig one another. I guess it was just part of the training to make us tougher. Well I did a poor job cause there wasnt a guy with a more tender heart than you. Thanks for your friendship and the memories you left me with. Ive thought and prayed for Renee and the kids several times. Judging by the other comments, its looks like they are managing like the rest of us. Until later, I thought Id send you one more of those random short text messages....are you ready?.... " TIGHTEN UP ! "
Diane Lute
December 22, 2011
Wow Keith, just read Jodis message to you. I have often wondered if you knew just how special you were to the three of them. I came across the clowns you got for Jessica and Jodi the other day. I had put them away with their other childhood things. They are gonna mean so much to them now, and I can't tell you how many times when Julie wasn't feeling very good about herself and I would always tell her she was special to her Uncle Keith. It would always put a big smile on her face! It is my hope that you knew their love for you. PS You were one of the first people Jodi told. It meant so much that you were going to come to her wedding. Love and miss ya.
Timothy Lute
December 21, 2011
Hey Dad, been incredibly busy doing all your chores (slacker), but just want you to know that I am doing well. I visit you as often as I can. For your Birthday I went fishing planning on catching the largest fish possible. and didnt get a single bite (how ironic too). It still doesnt feel real. I still expect you to pull into the drive way anyday, well hope you're having better luck fishing,
Your loving son,
Tim
Jodi lute-burgess
December 20, 2011
Well uncle keith..I hadn't wrote on here yet, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. I think about you everyday and and still can't believe it.I had a dream about you..you looked good..younger, thinner and you had more hair lol not that I had any doubt that you were In a better place it just gave me a little comfort.. I always think about no matter how far away we lived from each other, when our families got together we never skipped a beat. You always made us feel welcomed and we always felt as you were just as happy to us as our mom and dad. My last memory of you still cracks me up...when you were making landon laugh! I don't think I have ever heard that kid laugh so much and all you were doing was slapping your legs and saying "what you doing!" And that's all it took. It didn't take long for landon to love his uncle keith! I keep hearing your voice..
Anyway, I figured I would tell you before mom does..but Brent and I will be expecting our first baby in august!! I'd give anything for our little one to meet you but I know you will watch over us..
Well uncle keith, its time for me to hit the sack I have to get up early to watch landon..so I guess It's bye for now..love you And miss you so much!
Renee Lute
December 17, 2011
Well Sweetheart it is the big day we worked so hard for, especially you. Please look down on me today and don't let me fall. I hope you are proud of me. I am and always will be proud of you. We all miss you so much. I wish you were here but I know you would be uncomfortable at one of these things. I know you have a lot better seat where you are. I will be thinking of you as I cross the stage and receive my diploma. Thank you for all you have done for us. I love you very much.
Renee
Diana Lute
December 6, 2011
Happy Birthday Keith. I think this was the first year I didn't have to remind Chuck. He misses you so much and thinks about you all the time. Love ya
Renee Lute
December 6, 2011
Happy Birthday Baby, I hope you are safe and happy. Sarah and I went out and put balloons, flowers, and cards on you. She loves the bench. I miss you more than I can say. It is like walking around everyday and not being able to catch your breath. Brent shot a buck on our farm. I know you were probably watching him. Well I should of figured you wouldn't let me put 50 candles on a cake. Our children are doing as well as can be expected. Everyone came by or called on thanksgiving. We are all trying to behave the way Keith's family should. I hope you are proud of us and don't worry about us. We will be together again so just wait for me. Dean, Timothy, and Sarah say Happy Birthday and they love you.
Love and miss you,
Renee
Diana Lute
November 24, 2011
Hey Keith, today is Thanksgiving. Hope they have Turkey in heaven. Guess we won't get the annual Thanksgiving call tonight. I think alot about when you would call and I would answer the phone. Chuck would get so mad when we would talk politics. He would want to talk so bad and we would just keep talking. You would be so happy that our buddy Newt is running, he is starting to gain speed. Maybe he will pick Condi for VP is he gets the nomination. Our kind of ticket. I really miss those conversations. Love and miss you. Diane
PS Chuck went out back of the farm with his bow. Sat for alittle bit and came home. He said it just wasn't the same.
Renee Lute
October 10, 2011
I do not know how people survive and keep breathing when they are in this kind of pain. Everyone keeps telling me time will make it better. How can it get better without you. I don't want to wake up another day without you. Til death us do part came way too soon. I love you.
Renee
Renee Lute
October 4, 2011
I let Dean listen to your messages that I have saved on my phone. He is afraid if we loose them he will forget the way your voice sounds. I know he just needed to hear his Dad's voice. We are all lost without you and the pain is unbearable. We love and miss you so much.
Renee
Diana Lute
September 22, 2011
Hey Keith, its Renees birthday.
Renee Lute
September 22, 2011
Well today is my birthday. You know how you would forget my birthday until someone told you. I wish you were here to forget it now. I miss you so much. I love you very much, just wait for me and we will be together again.
Love Renee
amanda waddell
September 1, 2011
keithy i miss and love u so much!!i will never forget you ever!!
Robert DeLeon
September 1, 2011
Keith, I never did thank you for all the years of helping and mentoring me for the past 10 years at D-R, but thank you buddy. I sure do miss stopping by your office and having our long talks. You were a great friend.
I still remember our first job together out in Odessa like it was yesterday. You mentored me on that first one and never stopped. It was greatly appreciated.
Darrell Keyes
August 31, 2011
Keith,
I think of how a great man you are. I know you are with God in Heaven because you had a heart like God: Caring, Giving and most of all Loving. Your family is in my prayers.
Keep smiling as you always did no matter what circumstances were.
Love and miss you always.
Darrell Keyes.
Renee Lute
August 31, 2011
Keith, I cannot stop thinking of you nite and day. Dreams long gone never to be seen. I can't think about the future because my future was with you. I love you baby.
Love Renee
Renee Lute
August 30, 2011
Keith, the days are going by fast but the nites are full of pain and tears. I just don't know if I can make it through without you. I miss you so very much. I love you forever.
Love
Renee
Diane Lute
August 25, 2011
Keith, was just at your house and now I am home, and have thought about you and your family all day. I missed you being there. We all had such a good time, you would have loved it. Just family enjoying one another. We had a few good laughs at you and your brothers expense, but I figure it was ok, it was all done with love. There is a huge whole now that you are gone, that hopefully we can fill just a little bit with love and laughter. Love and miss you my brother, my friend.
Renee Lute
August 23, 2011
Someone gave me a new memory of you today. It was great because I will never get tired of hearing about you. God bless you.
Love Renee
Renee Lute
August 23, 2011
I was visiting you at 2:00 this morning. I love you so much and sometimes the pain is unbearable but I will lean on you and make it through another day.
Love Renee
Tom Etheridge
August 21, 2011
Keith, I admired and respected you like no other man. Rest in peace buddy.
Marilyn Elizondo
August 21, 2011
Keith,
A month has come and gone since you left your earthly home. Not a day that passes by that you are not on our minds. God bless Renee and your children and may He watch over them with you from Heaven above. Rest in Peace Keith, you left wonderful memories of a great person that is truly missed.
E T
August 20, 2011
Keith you were a very smart person and a great friend. I have many memories and thoughts from our friendship. May God Bless you and your family.
Rest in Peace
Rich Kacsur
August 18, 2011
I have only known you for a little over four years, but I feel like I have known you forever. If there ever was a truly good man, you were it. Your knowledge, experience, leadership, and dedication will be sorely missed. I will miss our "water cooler" discussions.
Tex Ho
August 18, 2011
Keith,I know that you are with God now.
May God comforts your family and all of your friends while we are waiting to meet you again in heaven...
You were a great man!
Renee Lute
August 18, 2011
Well it has been a month today and it hurts like it was told to me a second ago. Just know sweetheart. I will take care of our children until the day I come to meet you. I will do my best to always remember your wishes for us all.
I love you.
Renee
Debbie Richie
August 18, 2011
Keith, my buddy, my friend, I saw a rainbow a couple of days after you passed and I said, Keith made it to Heaven, the gates are open. I have not seen a rainbow in years but know that you are there watching Renee and the kids. I think about you and your family every day.
God be with your loved ones ~
Brad Scott
August 18, 2011
Keith,
Ever since I first met you 15 years ago, you have always been so willing and gracious to help me out with any problem I faced. Your friendship, guidance, and compassion has been immeasurable. There will not be another like you. You were Aces and I will miss you. God bless you.
Alma Gonzalez
August 18, 2011
Keith,
Your departure has left a void in so many people's lives. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones, and my heart aches with sympathy for your dear wife Renee. I know she looks forward to the day your souls are reunited again. I pray that your lifelong memories will bring her comfort during this difficult time.
Trish Trigo
August 18, 2011
Keith, you were a very great person who provided much knowledge for me and my future.I appreciate all of the wisdom that you were able to provide me, and you will be missed dearly.
Jeff Krasnow
August 18, 2011
God, please take care of my friend and mentor Keith. He is a great man with a big heart and I miss him.
Renee Lute
August 16, 2011
God, please take care of Keith until I see him again. I love him very much.
Amen
Renee
Renee Lute
August 14, 2011
Keith, you are the love of my life and always will be. I love you and miss you terribly. I will meet you in Heaven darling.
Love always, Renee
Kelli Gana
July 22, 2011
Renee - Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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