Ronald Joseph Luttrell

Ronald (Ron) Joseph Luttrell, age 86 passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024. Ron was born in Melrose Iowa on October 27th 1937, the middle of nine children born to Vincent and Ann Luttrell. The family lived in Albia and Melrose IW, Pilot Grove MO before moving to Montrose CO the summer of 1955. Ron attended Montrose High School where he was Prom King and enjoyed playing basketball. After graduating in 1956 Ron went to Iowa City Iowa where he studied Lineo Type Graphics. Upon completing his studies, he moved to Cortez Colorado where he worked for the newspaper, Montezuma Journal. He married MaryLou Mills in 1959. The couple moved to Montrose Colorado where Ron worked for CE Mills Construction Company for 11 years. Ron moved to Greeley Colorado in 1973. He married Virginia Mills in 1974 where they lived until they returned to Montrose in 2003. Ron moved into Montage Creek 2021 and lived there with Virginia until his death. He loved sitting on the south of the building looking at the San Juan Mountains, watching the deer in the pastures as well as the new baby calves in the Spring.

During Ron’s career in Construction he worked for CE Mills Construction, Goddell Construction in Eaton CO, Grasser Construction in Stratton CO. He finished his working career with Big R Manufacturing in Greeley CO. He was active in the Colorado Contractors Association for many years. He received State of Colorado Pioneer Award on January 25th, 1997.

Ron is survived by his wife Virgina. His children Rhonda Castle (Randy), Chauncey Luttrell (Jennifer), Rachel Werner (CL) and Stephanie Moore (Jody) and Virginia’s daughters Lyna Hoey (Danny) and Tina Cordova (Bill). Ron is also survived by 3 siblings: Leo Luttrell of Quincy Ill, Kathy Waller of Boonville MO and Mike Luttrell of Springfield MO. 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Ann, 3 sisters Margaret Ann McGinn, Irene Wessing and Mary Wessellman and 2 brothers Jack Luttrell and Ed Luttrell. One granddaughter Chandra Castle and one grandson Sebastian Larsen.

Ron loved his family, enjoyed all sports especially basketball when he was younger. He enjoyed running and ran in the Bolder Boulder several times. He enjoyed his golf game as his time allowed him to play more. Anytime he could go fishing, that made his day. He loved to make people laugh and to laugh himself. He enjoyed his new friends at Montage so much. He will be missed by many.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday September 12th, 2024, at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday September 13th, 2024, at All Saints Anglican Church 2057 South Townsend Ave. Montrose Colorado. Burial will follow services at Olathe Cemetery.

A Reception will follow at 4:30 at the Bridges Country Club to honor Ron. Please join the family and friends of Ron. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to HopeWest Hospice of Montrose, CO.