Larry Leroy Luter

Larry Leroy Luter obituary

Larry Leroy Luter

Larry Luter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marana Mortuary & Cemetery on Sep. 18, 2025.

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In Loving Memory of

Larry Leroy Luter

Born:

November 25, 1936

Passed Away:

September 4, 2025

Beloved husband, father, brother and son.

Larry retired after 20yrs of service in the United States Air Force, with active deployments during the Korean War and Vietnam. He then completed two master's degrees from the University of Arizona in Financial Accounting and Plant Science: Horticulture. An avid gardener, he remained active in the VFW, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the catholic church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years: Nancy Elezabeth. Two daughters; Laura Lee and Luana Lynn, One son; Lyric Leroy, Six grandchildren and Eight great grandchildren.

Services held on October 28th at St. Christopher's Catholic Parish at 12101 W. Moore Rd, Marana, AZ. 9:00am viewing, 9:30 rosary; 10:00am funeral mass.

Interment held on October 28th at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Marana 15950 N. Luckett Rd. at 12:00 noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Christopher's Catholic Parish.

Gone but not forgotten

A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is still.

A face is vacant in our home, which never shall be filled.

And though his body slumbers here, Our Lord has called him home.

Now he waits for joyful reunions, on Heaven's streets of gold.

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