Ronald A. Lutgen Sr.

SHERMAN- Ronald A. Lutgen Sr., 81, of Sherman, NY, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2026, following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 8, 1944, in Cassadaga, NY, the son of the late John R. and Mary Brown Lutgen. 

     Ron had attended Cassadaga High School. He owned and operated his own trucking company and also sold vehicle and tractor tires. He enjoyed trucks, tractors and racing semis. 

     Ron is survived by his loving wife, Angela Marie Olmstead Lutgen, four children, Amanda (Chris) Douglas, Ronald (Meagan) Lutgen Jr., John Raymond Lutgen, and Cash Lutgen, all of Sherman, eight grandchildren, Mary Annabelle, Donald, Abigail, Emily, Ronald III, Wiliam, and Vincent, and two sisters, Joyce (Roger) Gleason of Ashville, NY, and Robbyn Porter of Brandon, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

     The funeral will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 S Erie St). Burial will be in the Cowdens Corners Cemetery in Arkwright. The family will receive friends for Calling Hours on Monday, March 30, from 4-7 PM, also at the funeral home. 

     Memorial donation can be made to the Stanley Hose Fire Department Rescue Squad (PO Box 574, Sherman, NY 14781).

    To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com