Raymond Paul Lutz

Ray Lutz held the position of Professor of achemistry at Portland State University during my time of undergraduate and graduate of Chemistry. I will always remember Ray as a patient and caring man with no limit of time he was available for help and advice.

Ray Lutz was quite the professor. His approach to chemistry was different than anyone else I've ever encountered - and the way he taught it was quite unique. His organic chem courses were not for novices or the faint of heart. I will always look back fondly at my days at PSU, of which he was an integral part. He was very committed to teaching, and was very student-oriented. He continued teaching for awhile as an Emeritus professor, as I remember. Despite the physical challenge of...

Dr. Lutz was quite the professor. His organic chem courses were difficult, but he wanted to make sure we all learned as much as we possibly could. His approach to the subject and discipline of chemistry was unlike that of anyone else I've ever met. I look back on my education years at PSU and OSU fondly, but whenever I think about organic chemistry, he's the first person I think of. He was very committed to teaching and admired and respected by all.

I am just learning of Ray's passing. I joined the PSU chemistry faculty in 1989 and occupied an office just three doors down from Ray. He was a gracious and thoughtful colleague and always willing to provide guidance and insight. His students spoke very highly of him and on his retirement was missed by all.

A very nice man who became friends with my mother Mary Ellen at Willson House