Earl Luthman

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Wednesday, December 24th, 2025

Earl Luthman

Earl H. Luthman, age 83, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away of natural causes Monday evening, December 22, 2025, at the Fair Haven Shelby County Home, in Sidney, Ohio. He was born July 10, 1942, in Minster, Ohio, to the late William Sr. & Dorothy (Bensman) Luthman.

Surviving are one of two children: Tony & Renee Luthman of Fort Loramie and the late Holly Miller; four grandchildren: Tyler Luthman, Katie Luthman, Logan & Whitney Miller and Autumn Miller; three great-grandchildren: Indigo, Logan Jr. and Violet Miller; three siblings: Diane & Ralph Penno of Celina, William Jr. & Rosie Luthman of Minster and John & Judy Luthman of St. Mary's; numerous nieces and nephews and a long-time friend, Nina McPhearson of Bellefontaine.

He was preceded in death by two siblings, Don & Janet D. Luthman and Judith Fronzuto as well as two brothers-in-law, Charles Fronzuto and Jim Olliges.

Mr. Luthman was a 1961 graduate of Minster High School. He went on to serve in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam protest era. In 2016, Earl retired from Village Builders and Lenhart Incorporated of Bellefontaine where he had been employed since 1993. Over the years, as a skilled machinist, carpenter, sales associate and project supervisor, Earl worked for various companies throughout Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties. He was a member of Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533 (past governor) and the Indian Lake Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #3615. In his leisure, Earl enjoyed traveling, boating on Indian Lake and woodworking. He loved to build anything from crafts to cabinets for his family and friends. He also enjoyed the Minster Oktoberfest and will be remembered as a great storyteller.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, December 29, 2025, at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie with Deacon Paul Timmerman presiding. Interment will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Family and friends may call Monday, 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Research, Wilson Health Hospice or charities of choice. Private condolences may be expressed at the gehretfuneralhome.com website.

Archive of
December 24th, 2025

Buy this E-Edition

Additional obituaries on this date

Charlene Huff

Charlene A. Huff age 78 of Coldwater, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, De [More]

JoAnn Lachey

JoAnn E (Bohman) Lachey, age 90, of St. Henry, Ohio, passed away on Monday, Dec [More]