Patricia Luthe

Michael and Alex , I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I know the pain of losing a spouse and a mother. No pain could be worse unless losing a child. My funniest memory of Pat was once when Larry and I spent a weekend with you guys. Pat never accepted the fact that I didn’t drink alcohol. She loved her drinks. We went out to some really nice restaurant and she was enjoying some drinks. I believe it was a pina colada. She tried to get me to order one. When I didn’t , she made it her goal to entice me. She said, ” Do you like pineapple “? I said yes. “Do you like coconut ?” I said yes. Well, she could stand it no longer. She stuck it in my hand and said TASTE THIS. haha I did, and it was good. I’ve never had one since. We have to keep hold of the good memories……Love ya. Leslie

One of my favorite high school teachers – she touched the lives of many students and will be missed!

I looked forward to her outgoing personality and steadfast opinions as one of her students in the 1980s. As a teacher now, I can honestly say that she helped influence my decision to pursue a career in education. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you can take some comfort knowing that her passion for education was passed on to many of her students.

Michael and Alex
Bob and I want to offer our condolences. It is hard to believe she is gone. Patricia was a special lady. She was one of the best, most knowledgeable teachers I knew. She was also a caring person and a good friend. She said what she believed and never minced words. We loved the wiener roasts, the Times we went out to eat and of course her potato pancakes and her famous sour cream apple pie.
I remember the Times we went to St. Louis for a weekend, especially when the car broke down. I remember the parties and in recent years the two anniversary dinners you hosted at Alexander’s Steak House. We were so honored to be included. Remember. She touched so many lives. She will be missed by all.

I never had Pat as a teacher but worked at WCHS after graduation. She was always kind to me, always had a smile. You have my sincere condolences.

My sincere condolences to Mike and her entire family.
I did have Pat as my teacher at WCHS, and yes, she had to flunk me… Not her fault… It was all mine. Regardless, she was an excellent teacher and it was obvious that she loved Mike with all of her heart. She mentioned him in class frequently.
Pat was loved and highly regarded by her students and colleagues. Even though she was retired at the time, my wife (Lisa) met her at a retirement luncheon and liked her very much.
Clearly, the world could use more people like Pat Luthe. She will be missed…

So sad for all of you Luthe family. I had her for American history in high school. She was great teacher who made it interesting..she also had a quick wit. She and my mom, Marilyn Drake, taught together and became good friends before Mom passed in 1977. I’m glad I saw her for lunches with retired teachers the last few years. She was always sharing interesting and fun experiences she had on various trips. She will be missed.

My sincere condolences. Mrs. Luthe was my honors history teacher and always one of my all time favorite teachers. She brought so much energy and enthusiasm to her classroom every day I wish more teachers could be like her. She was an intelligent woman and I greatly respected her.

I’m so sad to hear about your loss. Pat was such a nice person and a brilliant teacher. She will really be missed.

Thank you for sharing “Mrs. Luthe” as she was belovedly known to a multitude of students with those of us privileged to have her as a teacher. She was a truly special woman who was for me a wonderful influence. May all who love her find comfort and joy in knowing she opened many minds and hearts throughout her life. I am a better person for having been given the gift of her tutelage. Godspeed, Mrs. Luthe- keep smiling down on all of us.

Mrs. Luthe, you were an amazing educator. Thanks for making history interesting. Praying for those who love you to have comfort and peace.

Mrs. Luthe was an amazing teacher. Her history class was my favorite class all throughout high school. I learned so much from her! She made a lasting impact on me and my life. When I was a junior, she nominated me for a history award and it meant the world to me. I never did get to thank her for that.
I have been able to take her passion for history and what I learned from her, and now teach it to my own students. Often times, I still hear her voice come out as I teach the things she taught me. Thank you, Mrs. Luthe. For everything.

Mrs. Luthe was my favorite teacher at WCHS. She obviously loved to teach and loved the interaction with her students. The world needs more teachers like her. RIP. Blessings and prayers for her family.

My condolences! I know Mrs. Luthe is going to be missed by many! She was a great teacher! Very enthusiastic and not a dull moment in her class! And yes she had a classroom in the basement for good reason her voice carried throughout, There was definitely no sleeping in her class. Haha. I had her for one year and even when I didn’t have her I still learned from her because I heard her over the teacher in the class I was in. The other teachers loved her enthusiasm and listening to her also. She was fun! She willing most definitely be missed and very much loved!

Mrs. Luthe was an amazing educator! She was brilliant, confident, exciting and truly brought history to life. She let us speak our minds in class and would challenge our thinking. I have only known a handful of people in this world that truly come to life when they’re in the profession they’re meant to be in; she was one of those people. She impacted me greatly and taught me to bring impassioned expression into my work, which has aided me greatly when presenting to groups and students. I will miss her greatly; I’m truly sorry for your loss. As her family, I can imagine you all have a lifetime of vibrant memories with her, what a blessing! God bless, in Christ.

In Celebration of Patricia
Her name is Patricia, so don’t ever call her Pat,
If you do she’ll be quick to set you straight on that.
Strong willed and independent with definite opinions,
Clearly the queen, reigning in her dominion.
Politics and world affairs she knows about all that
Leaning left she tends to vote for mostly democrats.

A cook supreme, her desserts a very special treat,
Her entrees magnificent, her meals so good to eat.
So tantalizingly good her sour cream apple pie
She once had Farmer Bob raving about it to his tie.
Canning, cooking and baking different dishes
You could always be certain they would be delicious.

Scholar and Historian for thirty years and more,
Helping her students to higher SAT test scores.
Few knew their trivia half as well as she
American chronology her favorite cup of tea.
Always reading books, nonfiction her first choice
Her knowledge of the past a well respected voice.

Upon retiring, her travel became a real priority
She happily pursued this worldly opportunity.
Domestic sightseeing and driving vacations
International voyages to many destinations.
Traveling the globe, seeing past through present
Adding to her lore with each exciting new event.

Wife, Mom and Grandma, she excelled at all three
Caring and compassionate she always tried to be.
Patricia will be greatly missed by friends and family
She’ll be remembered by all of us, so respectfully.
She made quite a mark and left a positive impact,
We thank her for allowing us to be a part of that.

So sorry to hear about Patricia. Got to know you guys when I babysat for Alexander.

Mike, sending my most sincere condolences. Was very surprised when I saw this notice as I had no idea Pat had been so ill. My heart goes out to you and your son, as well as many prayers for comfort and strength now and for the days to come. I can relate to your loss as my husband died 9 months ago. Time does seem to ease things a little. You will have many good memories to reflect on! That helps.

Mike and Alex, we are so sorry for your loss. We are sorry that we can not be there tomorrow but we will be thinking of you and your family. I seems just like yesterday with shuffleboard in your basement.

Thinking of you guys and Pat,

Love the Baylers – Mick, Beckie, Matt, Dan and Ben

The power of one. This is a real thing. I didn’t have Mrs. Luthe in class, but her reputation for toughness was well know. A relief, you could say, that I wasn’t in her class. I was not nearly smart enough back then or succinct enough. She would have ate me alive. But I did have the good fortune of our social circles intertwining for a while. Our brief and limited interactions led me on my future path. I wonder if she knew she could do that in such brief dealings. I knew I had never met one before…a feminist. I had not met a woman so unapologetic about it either. She told it like it was. I have nothing but respect and admiration for her and wished I could have thanked her for pointing me in the right direction. I am so sorry for your loss dear family as it indeed will be a void for sure, how could it not be? I hope your memories can comfort you during this time. She was a force.

Ev and I have known Patricia and Michael since 1972. We were blessed with a wonderful family of colleagues at WCHS. We all mourn the loss of any of the faculty or staff. Patricia was unique and really important in opening her students’ eyes to the possibility of questioning traditions and deciding on their own beliefs and talents. I hope they remember her as they continue to learn about government, economics, and world civilization.

As a secretary at WCHS I appreciated how helpful Patricia was to all of us. She was able to have us join the WEA and we received many benefits and felt respected by the teachers. Having “B” lunch with her for many years I too learned so much from her. I remember so many students commenting about her teaching and how much they enjoyed her classes. She truly was one of the very best at teaching social studies and our students learned so much from her. I have enjoyed having lunch with her monthly with the retirees. She will be missed. My condolences to Michael, and her family.

Mrs. Luthe was one of my Favorite Teachers while attending Tri-Valley Jr. High School in the 60’s. She was fun and fair. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Mrs. Luthe was one of those teachers who makes a life-long impression on her students. She challenged us and kept us engaged through her passion and enthusiasm. She gave me an appreciation for American history that has continued for more than four decades.

My deepest sympathies to her friends and family. And my thanks to you for sharing her with students throughout the years.

To Mrs. Luthe’s family I pray for God’s peace and comfort for each one of you! Mrs. Luthe is a high school teacher that I will always be grateful that I had her as a teacher. Only had her one year of high school, but she showed a love of history that was contagious. I now love history and before I had her class I wanted nothing to do with history! She also had a big heart. I had her for my first hour class and that year my home life wasn’t easy. I was late to class many mornings. She took the time to ask me why and when she realized what was going on she gave me grace that at that time helped me get through a very hard year. I will always be thankful for her grace and will never forget her commanding voice in the classroom that made you know she was passionate about what she taught. As my older brother said many times, “Don’t mess with Mrs. Luthe!”. She had a passion for what she taught and she wanted every student to get that same passion. She made a difference in my life and my brothers. She will always have a special place in my heart. God’s peace to her family.