Dr. Garrit J. Lugthart, Jr., passed away on July 26, 2021, at his home in Manlius at age 98. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, on Feb. 11, 1923, the son of the late Garrit J. and Jessie Gramlich Lugthart.
He grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, and served as an X-ray technician for three years in the United States Army during the World War II, including one year in India. Dr. Lugthart held bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Michigan State University and earned his Ph.D. in entomology from the University of Wisconsin in 1958. He was professor emeritus of biology at Le Moyne College, where he taught from 1961-1991.
Dr. Lugthart was the loving husband of Joan Waidele Lugthart. They were married for 65 years. He also leaves behind three children, Monni Ryan (Mike) of Hull, MA; John Lugthart (Gretchen) of Dalton, GA; and Annie Lighthart (Michael) of Portland, OR; seven grandchildren: Luke, John (Anna), Peter, Grace, Emily, Sam, and Benjamin; and great-grandchildren, Maya and Mason.
A private service and burial will be held at a later date.
In place of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Le Moyne College Biology Department, Le Moyne Advancement Office, P.O. Box 527, Syracuse, NY 13214. For guest book, please visit scheppfamily.com.
