Wayne Luttringer Obituary

Wayne Luttringer Passed away peacefully on August 20, 2007, in Burlingame. Wayne was born on December 29, 1943, in San Francisco. His parents were Amei Alphonse Luttringer and Laura Ann Luttringer (DeMartini). He was raised by his grandparents, Tilly and Mario Perini. He attended St. Elizabeth's Elementary School, St. Ignatius High School, SF State University, and San Francisco Law School. He enjoyed reminiscing about summers spent in San Anselmo, with his aunt and uncle, Rose and Emiel Rossi. In April, 1964, Wayne met the love of his life, Sheila, on a blind date. Soon thereafter they married and enjoyed 42 wonderful years together. Wayne was extremely proud of his son Collin, and was pleased to welcome Collin's wife Julie into the family in December of 1991. His happiness was increased by the addition of two grandchildren to the family: Katie and Jack. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Papa." Wayne practiced law in San Francisco for over 30 years. He was a great lover of jazz, and an accomplished musician, playing the vibes for over 40 years. He enjoyed fly fishing and looked forward to an annual trip to Fall River with several close friends. Wayne greatly enjoyed playing tennis, an activity he participated in on weekends for many years. He enjoyed photography and took many wonderful photos of friends and family. He had a passion for cooking and enjoyed creating treats for guests that visited their home. A visit to Wayne's home was always special because of his warmth, friendliness, humor, compassion, and intelligence, as well as the great music that was always playing in the background. Wayne is survived by his wife Sheila; son, Collin (Julie); grandchildren, Katie and Jack; brother, Ron (Helen); half-brother, Dennis; sister-in-law, Betty Simmons (Bob); sister-in-law, Jeannie Reina; brother-in-law, George Cunningham (Pegi). Also by many relatives, friends and colleagues. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 30th, at 7:00pm, at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City, CA. In lieu of flowers, a charitable contribution may be made in his name to CA Trout, Inc, 870 Market St. Ste 528 SF, CA 94102 415 392-8887 www.caltrout.org

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Luttringer

6 Entries

Robert Murphy

September 8, 2007

Dear Sheila and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of great loss. You were both a pleasure to work with and to know over many years. I will greatly miss the twinkle in Wayne's eye and his ever present smiling face. I miss you both. Knowing his great love for Collin and his family, I know you are being well cared for. Nothing can replace a husband or father. Memories fall short but they do remind us how special a man and Father and grandfather this man was. With Deepest Sympathies Extended to you and all of yours,
Your Friend Robert

Paul Ravetti

August 27, 2007

Losing your father is similar to losing your best friend.

We pray for you, your father, your mother, and entire Luttringer family.

Susan Millar

August 27, 2007

Dear Sheila:
Though we have had a social friendship through our mutual friend, Vergie, I really knew Wayne best through our professional ties. I have not worked as a court reporter for many years, but I will always remember Wayne as a very nice, considerate, easy lawyer to work with. He never showed anger, and always showed courtesy, not only to me as his reporter but to all persons involved in a deposition.
He did have a wonderful sense of humour. While he did not allow his advocacy role to overshadow his consideration to others, at the same time he worked very diligently for the clients he represented over the years.
My deepest condolences to you and Collin. May you take comfort in knowing you were a supporting and loving wife for a man who chose a difficult and demanding profession. I hope the pain of his passing will soon be overtaken by the joys of life yet to be experienced by you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sue

Tom Finn

August 27, 2007

Wayne was one of the nicest and most decent men and one of the most respected attorneys I have ever known. I will miss the conversations we have had in the past.

Elaine "Laine" Chamison

August 26, 2007

Wayne was my first cousin on my mother's side (Dalma DeMartini Hilbert).
I don’t know if it was our love of music, our crazy sense of humor, or just a plain lust for life, but Wayne and I connected early on in our youth. How I remember us “Jammin” on the old player piano downstairs at Tillie’s. Wayne, Ronnie and I always headed for the basement at those family gatherings. Ronnie would play the accordion; Wayne would be drumming on a table top, and me playing on the piano along with the old piano rolls.
I was always intrigued by the “Ham” radio that also lived down there!
As years went by, Wayne taught himself to read music and play jazz on the vibraphone. Pretty amazing! He was always digging up music charts from Jazz legendary players. Some of these charts were very hard to come by.
When Wayne decided to put himself through Law School I was just floored. Here was man raising a family, working AND going to school! He did it! Went on to be a respected San Francisco Attorney.
Wayne and Sheila raised Collin with a lot of love, humor and support. Visiting at their various homes over the years was always full of good conversation, fun and music. Of course I cannot forget the hours spent shooting Pool on the table top pool table. What fun!
Wayne was also quite a baseball player! We don’t know where life will take us, but Wayne always grabbed the brass ring. He was gentle, funny and oh so charming!
More than a cousin, I always felt him to be more a “brother” and hold him in my heart.
Lovingly,
Elaine “Laine” Chamison

Steve Cawrse

August 26, 2007

As children my mom (Ellla) always talked about her sister Laura's children Ron and Wayne, and through all these years we had never meet, until 2004 when Ron and Wayne came up to Hillsboro Oregon for Aunt Dalma's funeral. Although our visit was brief we had a wonderful time getting to hnow one another, My memories of Wayne and your hearts are in my prayers

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