Robert C. Lutchendorf

Robert C. Lutchendorf, age 67, passed away Sept. 14 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Cheney after a long battle with liver disease.

Robert was born Aug. 11, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pa. to George and Flora (Roth) Lutchendorf and was a graduate of Frankford High School, class of 1961. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Wrenn on March 6, 1964. They were married for 47 years.

Robert worked as a building systems specialist for the phone company, retiring in 2000 after 40 years of service. He had many hobbies and enjoyed fly fishing, tying flies, hunting, bee keeping, music and singing, he was also an avid reader, especially WWII history.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lutchendorf of Cheney; Sons, Scott Lutchendorf (Lynnette) of Spanaway, Wash., Paul Lutchendorf of Spokane, Wash., Robert Charles Lutchendorf Jr. of Cheney and Todd Lutchendorf of Cheney.; brother, G. David Lutchendorf; sister, Judy Diemer: grandchildren, Jillian Lutchendorf and Jarrett Lutchendorf.

Memorial contributions may be made to Horizon Hospice or caringbridge.org/visit/nancylutchendorf in Robert's memory. The family will receive friends at the visitation on Friday evening Sept. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Cheney United Methodist Church.