Walter H. Lute Sr.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we pass on the word of our father's passing on Sunday, August 7, 2022, in Latrobe Area Hospital, surrounded by family at the young age of 92. Walter H. Lute Sr. (or Jack, as he was known to so many), was born Oct. 20, 1929, in Latrobe, to the late George and Eliza Jane (Small) Lute. He was also the son-in-law to the late Paul and Elizabeth Balazek. Walter retired at the age of 59 as a lead lineman from West Penn Power Co. In addition to working full time for West Penn he owned and operated his own welding shop, where he made many friends. He also taught himself to fabricate and build spreader-boxes and tanks, a talent that he passed onto his youngest son. Prior to going to work for West Penn Power, he worked for Adam Eidemiller, Inc. and was drafted into the Army where he spent much of his time as an aircraft mechanic. Our dad will be well remembered for his story telling. Sitting on his breezeway and telling us stories about his life are some of the best times and memories that we will cherish forever. Walter was predeceased in death by his wife, Lucy P. (Balazek) Lute on Nov. 30, 2019; and a grandson, Ryan J. Lute on Dec. 23, 2017; his sisters, Eleanor Ernest and Hazel Kirk; and brothers, George, Charles and David Lute. He is survived by his five children, Walter Lute Jr. and wife, Brook, of Annandale, Va., Jeffrey Lute and wife, Lindy, of Stahlstown, Karen Bennett and husband, Jim, of New Alexandria, Lisa Koch, of Pittsburgh, and Dennis Lute and wife, Laura, of Latrobe. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, whom he loved very much: Jamie Bizup, Heather Weaver, Dalton Lute, Nicole Koch, Alexandra Koch and Samantha Koch; and also his eight great-grandchildren, whose frequent visits he looked forward to. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the LOPATICH-BRINKER FUNERAL HOME LLC, 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A funeral Liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Eric J. Dinga officiating. Private interment will be at St. Rose Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, send condolences, or share a story, please visit www.lopatichbrinker.com.