Robert Luth Obituary

Please except my sympathies on the loss of your father. I am Janice Rafferty's oldest brother. I too, last spoke with your father at my mom's wake about five years ago. Although Bob's life and mine went in seperate directions, I do remember as a teenager, watching several baseball games your dad (a catcher) played in for the Oak Lawn town team. Your grandfather, Henry Luth, was my godfather. Your grandfather and my father, Walter Luth, were brothers, with Henry being the oldest. Most of my life has been lived in Minnesota, but during visits with relatives still living in Oak Lawn I would hear how Bob Luth was doing. I hope you will accept my sympathies in the loss of your father even though I never had the pleasure of meeting you. May my cousin rest in peace.
Richard Luth (Austin, MN.)

Extending my sympathy to you on the loss of your father. He was a first cousin to me. Just over five years ago he came to my mom's wake and shared stories with us that we did not know. My father and his father were brothers but my dad died in 1954. Although our families drifted apart after that we still are cousins. I attended your mom and dad's wedding. You probably have a picture of the three very young Luth cousins standing outside the church in our winter coats as I believe they got married in January. (That was Laura in the middle who died last year, Karen, and myself Janice). That was the last family gathering that my father attended because he got sick after that. In fact the only family photo that I own was taken at your parents wedding reception on someone's personal camera. Did you know that your dad sold several cars to some of my family members over the years as he was quite a saleman for Hawkinson. I know he was quite a bowler too. Your grandmother Marie Luth was my godmother. Accept my heartfelt sympathy at this time. Although my ties to your family date back to a wedding, I am still a cousin, and he was so kind to me and shared things about my mom and dad just a few years ago. That was the last time I saw him. I had a note from him after that and then he moved and my attempt to share other family news were returned to me last year. My you find comfort in knowing that there was other family that knew him and respected him for the fine man that he was. May your memories forever linger in your heart. Rest in peace, cousin.