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Joseph R. Luten, Sr.

Born: 12/19/1927
Died: 4/8/2020
Age: 92
Community: Flint Township, MI

LUTEN, Joseph R. Sr. - Of Flint Township, age 92, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.

A private service has been held with burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held after the Covid-19 restrictions of social gatherings are lifted.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Whaley Children’s Home.

Joseph was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 19, 1927, the son of the late Samuel and Cora (Goin) Luten and was a resident of the Flint area since 1943. On September 25 1948, he married Edith M. DesJardin. Joseph was employed as a Powerhouse Engineer for Buick Motor Division, retiring after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Genesee County Powerhouse Engineering Group.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending his vacations in East Tawas.

Surviving are wife, Edith;

son, Joseph Reid, Jr.;

3 grandchildren, William Scott, Kelly Klocek and Dana Luten;

and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terry Klocek and daughter-in-law, Teri Luten.

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Visitation
Date:   4/9/2020
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Funeral Service
Private Service

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