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Patricia Lutz Obituary

Patricia M. Lutz

Patricia M. Lutz, 95, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at The Courtyard in Tiffin.

Pat was born May 25, 1929, in Brooklyn New York, to the late Rev. Theodore and Clara (Winslow) Moldenke. She was married Paul Lutz on June 28, 1952 and he preceded her in death February 16, 1980.

Pat graduated from Southeastern High School in Detroit, Michigan, and then Heidelberg College in 1951. She was employed as a legal secretary in the office of Samuel McKinney after her marriage. Pat was also employed at Heidelberg College as an assistant in the geology department and later worked at Autumnwood Care Center as director of activities.

Pat served as a trustee for the Seneca County Humane Society for many years from the time of the first shelter. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Tiffin and also volunteered for American Bible Society. Pat was actively involved in the restoration of The Ritz Theatre in Tiffin.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Priscilla Drake.

There will be no funeral services for Pat at this time. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Seneca County Humane Society or the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Feb. 13, 2025.

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