Sharon J. Lutje
Sherry Lutje, 80, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2019 with both of her children by her side. The family would like to offer their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Homestead Rehabilitation and Hospice Community Care for their love and support.
Sherry was born December 10, 1938 in Dallas, South Dakota to Les and Nellie (Soper) Wolf. Sherry grew up in Burke, South Dakota where she graduated from high school in 1956 and in Kansas City at the National School of Aeronautics in 1958.
She married the love of her life Duane Lutje in 1987. They were members of the Lincoln Area Street Rodders Association (L.A.S.R.). Sherry was honored by becoming a life time member after Duane suddenly passed away. Sherry worked at Woodmen Insurance, Russell Stovers and was a former secretary for Todco and All Roads Barricade.
Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her son Brian (Susan) Weideman; daughter Kami (Troy) LaPage; step children Rainy and D.J. Lutje; grandchildren Josh (Linzy) LaPage, Logan (Taylor) Miller, Zach Weideman, and Austin Elkins; great grandchildren Riyker, Easton, Taygan Miller and Landon LaPage; special friend in low places Vickie Cornish; her beloved dog Bingo; & many friends and relatives.
Proceeded in death by parents; husband Duane Lutje; sister Neoma (Ed) Strobel; & brothers Don and Larry Wolf.
Sherry enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her soap operas the Bold and the Beautiful and the Young and the Restless. She enjoyed playing games on her computer, laughing at memes on Facebook, winning at bingo and getting lucky on slot machines. Her favorite holiday was Independence Day. Everyone loved Sherry’s sense of humor and quick wit.
Sherry’s life was celebrated on Friday, June 28th between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Cornhusker Social Hall, 2940 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68504. Graveside service was on June 28th at 11:00 a.m. Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 South 14th Street, Lincoln.
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Mom it’s been over 24hrs and I miss you so much…..Thank you for everything you showed me in life you are the BEST Mom ever.
I am responding for all of us, we are Duane’s nieces and nephews from Minnesota and we were so surprised to hear that Aunt Sherry had passed away. Could one of the family email me as to what happened. We will try to come to the service. Please accept our sincere condolences and hugs from Minnesota.
Denise Winters
dnswntrs@gmail.com
Brian, Kami, and Family,
Your loved one has left behind a thousand moments that will live in your hearts forever…. Please know at this difficult time, that you are in so many thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you,
Stuart, Vicki, Tyler, Kim, Trevor, Chrystina, Raylan and Ellisyn.
Sherry, your were the BEST mother-in-law a girl could ask for. My heart is bless to spend some time with you before you went on to be with Duane. I Love you then, now and forever. Rest in peace and soar with the Angel’s.
Dear Kami, Brian, Logan & All the families of Sherry.
These 3 were a part of my life also, thanks to their beautiful mother and grandmother. My deepest and most loving thoughts and condolences to all of you.
No one knows us better than our mothers. They can look into our hearts and souls somehow. Sherry indeed did this, with so much love and devotion to each and every one of her children. I know, as Sherry, was one of my dearest friends for 58 years.
We shared so very, very much together, even before you “kids” came along. We met when 18 and 23, @ Woodmen Accident and Life Insurance Co. I moved away, but through marriages, raising kids, divorces, and back to being single, we shared and always stayed together via mail and phone calls and visits. OH what beautiful and loving memories. Then Duane and Tony entered our lives. The Love of Our Lives, and our Lives were complete. GOD sure has Glorious plans, here came our grandchildren and more family. Then, we faced our losses together, just as we did our Joys! She lost her sweetheart first, and 8 years later my love also passed away. So, back to Lincoln on weekends.
Me moving back to Lincoln were to be “Our Golden Years”, since we were both widows. That was the plan, and it was until God called Sherry HOME to be with HIM, (and Duane and Tony). You were the BEST Sherry. The very best. Best daughter to your aging mother who lived with you for some time. Best mother, wife and Grandmother. And you even let me share your “first” grandson, Ryker with you during my visits with you. Your two beautiful “kids”, Brian and Kami, living proof of what a beautiful mother you’ve been. Now it’s time for you to Rest in Peace, for a Job Well Done, Sherry!!
I already miss you more than words can say, but I will always have 58 yrs of giggles, love and Blessed Memories of you tucked away in my heart. This is rather long but you can’t yell at me now. ha! OUR life-long Friendship was long and Oh So Wonderful.
Goodnight my dear friend, my prayers and love are with you and your family today and always.
“Sudrla”, as Brian loved to call me. XO
Brian, Kami and family. Heaven gained an angel, I hope she entertains everyone up there like she did here on earth, with her humor, and that beautiful dimpled smile. Sherry you will be missed. God Bless your soul.