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Larry E. Klutz, age 83, died on December 6, 2021 at his home in Vero Beach, FL. He was born in Boone, NC and graduated from Appalachian High School in 1957.
He graduated from NC State University and had a long and distinguished career in the Aerospace and Defense Industry. He was passionate about genealogy and gardening in his retirement, and was most proud of his beautiful orchids.
He is survived by his children, Martin Klutz (Trini) of Vero Beach, Emma Peralta (Oscar) of Coral Springs, FL, Amy Klutz (Nathan Smith) of Greensboro, NC and Matt Klutz of Deland, FL. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Trevor Klutz, Rhue Klutz and Ernestine Smith and his sisters Cindy Vannoy (Tom) of Vero Beach FL and Anna Gonzalez of Banner Elk, NC.
He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Louise Klutz.
In honoring his wishes, the family will have a picnic by the river and tell stories about him at a later date.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Angela Mahaffey - Family friend
December 14, 2021, 12:12 am
I’m so very sorry for the loss. Larry was truly one of a kind.
Juian Pappas - Friend
December 14, 2021, 2:51 am
May his memory be ETERNAL
Ruth W. Cook - Classmate & Friend
December 22, 2021, 8:07 pm
My dear Friend and classmate, how I will miss you! Especially those “History Lessons” occasionally by email, jokes and most appreciatively photos of you orchids and other flowers in you garden. To the family, Larry left behind, keep fond memories of him and celebrate the life he lived. It was a good life and he loved each and every one of you. My most sincere condolences , deepest sympathy. and Prayers. Ruth Cook, Boone, NC
Richard L, Tuggle - Friend and Working Colleague for over 50 years
December 29, 2021, 10:22 pm
Richard L. Tuggle A fellow Working Colleague. He was a very good friend whom I worked with and for at several companies over our working careers. We both worked in microelectronic manufacturing with Motorola and Martin Marietta where he was a very significant contributor. I had called him in November just to ask him how & what he was doing. We talked for 10 or 15 minutes and I felt very refreshed and connected when we said goodbye. I am about three years younger than he was. My most sincere condolences , deepest sympathy to Emma and all the Klutz Family.
Manning W. "Bill" Puette - Distant cousin.
February 12, 2022, 2:07 am
I am so sorry to learn belatedly of Larry’s passing, and my condolences to Larry’s extended family. We were related on the Puett and Setzer side and enjoyed discussing via email his knowledge of family history.
Emma Peralta - Daughter
May 6, 2024, 5:55 am
Not a day goes by that I don’t want to pick up the phone and call you to tell you about something I’m growing or a question about something. I love you and miss you everyday.