Will David Lutgen

He was born Dec. 19, 1964, in Westfield, N.Y., the son of Carol Near Westmoreland and the late David Lutgen.

Will was a 1983 graduate of Mayville Central School. He then proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1983-86. After being honorably discharged he worked as a general contractor for many years until retiring early after becoming disabled.

He was a life member of the Lake Chautauqua Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8647. He enjoyed time with friends at the Hartfield Bay Cafe and tinkering on lawn mowers and vehicles and was able to fix anything.

Will is survived by his mother, Carol Near Westmoreland of Westfield; his companion, Jennifer McConnell of Mayville; his ex-wife, Larenda Jandrew Lutgen of Mayville; two daughters;, Sabrina (Brandon) Barrett of Mayville and Tiffany (Victor) Lutgen of Mayville,; five grand- children; three siblings; Scot (Sally) Strand of Pittsfield, Pa., Todd (Carla) Strand of Hartfield, N.Y., and Tonya (Bill) Shapins of Winter Garden, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Nick Lutgen.

At Will’s request there will be no public services observed. A private graveside service with military honors will be held in the Mayville Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations can be given to his family to help offset final expenses.

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