Keaton "Hunter" Lutringer

Keaton "Hunter" Lutringer, 33, of Lufkin, Texas, was born June 18, 1990, to the late Bruce and Lana Lutringer in Austin, Texas. He was the little boy they always dreamed of having. He passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, together with his loving wife, Lillie Ann Lutringer.

Hunter is survived by his two amazing sons, Mason Connor and Cody Clark Lutringer; his sister, Stephanie Lutringer; wonderful niece and nephew, Madison and Parker; father-in-law and mother-in-law Tommie, Jr. and Connie Tarvin; stand-in mom/Auntie K - Kathy Lawrence; and special extended East Texas family, including his Uncle Donny and Aunt Carol Riley, cousins Stacy and Miguel Garcia and Tracy and Jason Nichols. He leaves behind so many more loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law.

Hunter grew up in Austin, Texas. From a young age, he could be found on the soccer fields. He played travel soccer and was a member of the Lonestar Soccer Club. He attended McCallum High School in Austin, Texas where he continued his love for soccer and played football. He had many friends and a lot of fun, but his mom and dad always made sure he stayed focused and had a place to run off all his extra energy. After graduating from high school in 2008 he attended Benedictine College in Kansas, playing collegiate soccer. He went on to join the Army, following in the footsteps of his Grandfather A.W. Lutringer and Uncle Michael Lawrence.

Hunter served honorably as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was an infantryman serving in imminent danger areas. He enlisted on April 25, 2011 and served 4 years, 6 months of active duty including foreign services of 8 months in the Afghanistan Campaign and 9 months in Iraq in the Global War on Terrorism. He was stationed stateside at Fort Bliss in El Paso and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He received numerous honors, awards, and medals including two Army Commendation Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, and more. Hunter married the love of his life, Lillie, on September 20, 2014. He was honorably discharged on April 1, 2016. After missing the birth of their first son while in Iraq, he was excited to rejoin the civilian world and spend the rest of his life with Lillie, raising their sons in East Texas. He wanted to share with them his wildly adventurous spirit, love for the outdoors, and deer hunting that was handed down from his dad at a very young age.

Hunter was a managing partner for Arbor Resources, LLC for 8 years where he worked alongside his wife, Lillie. While at Arbor Resources he helped to grow the company and the team. He acted as General Manager and Arborist while coordinating an unlimited number of projects with large utility companies. He was greatly respected by his customers and his employees. He led his team on restoration efforts during numerous hurricanes, storms, and the unforgettable Texas ice storm of 2021. He was the life of the company and never left home without his Arbor Resources cap.

Hunter was a big UT Longhorn Fan and shared his love for sports with the boys, quickly becoming one of their biggest fans. He served as a volunteer, coaching their youth soccer and baseball teams. Hunter could easily be found on the sideline or by the dugout coaching with his favorite team mom, Lillie, by his side. They both also enjoyed family RV trips with their boys. Whatever adventure Lillie could dream up, Hunter was always ready!

Hunter was joined with Lillie and preceded in death by his mother, Lana Jean Lawrence Lutringer; father, Bruce Clark Lutringer; grandparents, Andrew William and Rosalie Betty Scotka Lutringer; grandparents, Joe Bob and Betty Ray Allen Lawrence; uncle and aunt, Mark and Mary Kay Lutringer.

Pallbearers include Knowl Richardson, Sawyer Nichols, Miguel Garcia, Timothy Lopez, Steven Hilscher, and Marshall Giddings. Honorary pallbearers include Jason Nichols, Billy Leverett, and Joe Mullins.

A visitation for Hunter and Lillie will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 5416 Parkcrest Drive, Austin, TX 78731. Their funeral service will begin Saturday, at 11:00 AM with a burial to follow at Austin Memorial Park.