Carl Wayne Lutz Sr., 61, of New Bethlehem died Wednesday at his residence.

Born on Oct. 17, 1957, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clyde and Ruth (Boyer) Lutz.

He was a truck driver for George Trucking.

He enjoyed mowing grass, watching dirt track racing, truck pulls, driving trucks, hunting, tinkering with old lawn mowers and watching Steelers games.

He is survived by three children, Carl Wayne “CJ” Lutz Jr. and his friend, Lori Clinger, of New Bethlehem, Eric (Amanda) Lutz of Ford City, and Amanda (James) Polka of Kittanning; three grandchildren, Lucas, Troy and Addelynne, all of Ford City; a sister, Ruth Hovis of New Castle; a brother, Clyde “Gene” (Audrey) Lutz of Fenelton; his friend, Jean Clinger of New Bethlehem; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, “Runt Runt.”

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, William, Arthur, Floyd “Dean” and Paul Lutz; two sisters, Barbara Burr and Evelyn Foertsch; and a niece, Belinda Burr.

LUTZ — Visitation for Carl Wayne Lutz Sr., who died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn.A funeral service will follow visitation at 2 p.m. with Pastor David Nagele officiating.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests monetary donations to help defray funeral expenses to the Alcorn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 244, Hawthorn, Pa. 16230.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.