Alta Mae Luttman

Alta M. Luttman, 98, of Newman Grove, NE died on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Newman Grove, NE, with Rev. Terry Buol officiating. Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery, Newman Grove, NE. Visitation will be 5:00- 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Newman Grove United Methodist Church or Newman Grove Fire and Rescue.

Cards may be sent to the family in care of Justin King, 319 S. 3 ^rd Street, Columbus, NE 68601.

Levander Funeral Home of Newman Grove, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Alta Mae (King) Luttman was born on the family farm north of Newman Grove, NE on August 8, 1924, to Eddie and Martha (Dorr) King. She graduated from Newman Grove High School in the largest graduating class in the school's history in 1942. She attended Wayne State College's teachers training and taught country school for 13 years. She wed Marion D Luttman on January 8, 1955. They farmed west of Newman Grove until his death in January 1977. Alta moved to town in 1986, remaining active in the operations of her farm.

Alta worked for a time at the telephone office in Newman Grove and Albion, and later at the Bank of Newman Grove.

Alta was a lifelong member of the Newman Grove United Methodist church where she was active in many leadership roles. Alta was an extremely social person, making friends wherever she went and enjoyed traveling. She was an avid Huskers and Kansas City Royals fan. Alta was a second mom to her many nieces and nephews, as well as her 10 godchildren. She was primary caregiver to her mother and Aunt Elizabeth in their later lives. She cherished her family, as they did her.

Alta is survived by her brother: Harlan (LaRene) King of Meadow Grove, NE as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Marion; her identical twin sister: Alma Farris; brother: Homer King; and good friend: Bob Kaufman.