Albert "Bert" Lutzke

July 18, 1938 - October 28, 2017

Albert J. "Bert" Lutzke, age 79, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Bert was born on July 18, 1938 in Green Bay, a son of the late Albert F. and Eleanore (Sobieck) Lutzke. He married the former Kathleen Mary Kaat on October 16, 1965. He had served his country when called in the National Guard and had worked for the Kohler Company. He also had worked for and retired from Mercury Marine. He greatly enjoyed playing guitar and banjo with his bluegrass buddies. For many years he played guitar in church services. Family time meant everything to Bert, especially time with his grandchildren. He is survived by and his memory will be cherished by his wife Kathy of 52 years; a son, Josh (Tina) Lutzke of Ingleside, IL; four daughters, Wendy (Norm) Berger of Oshkosh, Terry (Jon) Moeller of Appleton, Robyn (Chris) Johnsen of Hood River, Oregon and Becky (Jason) Teckam of Neenah; two brothers, Gerald (Nancy) Lutzke of Sheboygan and Daniel (Cyndy) Lutzke of Florida; a sister, Sandra Wagner of Kiel, WI. He is further survived by 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers, James, Marvin, Ronald and Wayne; a son-in-law, Jim Fischer. Funeral services for Bert will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 12noon in the Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S. Westhaven Dr. with Pastor Jason Rahn officiating. Burial will follow in Lake View Memorial Park Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established. The family wishes a special thank you to care giver Brad Berger for his compassion and care during this difficult time.