L. Luethye Michael
May 7, 2009
Luethye, Michael, L., 59, took his final flight on Thursday, May 7, 2009. Visitation with the family will be 4:00 ~ 6:00 P.M., Sunday, May 10, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Service 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 11, East Heights United Methodist Church. Mike attended Wichita State University, earning a Bachelors degree in Business. He spent his career in aviation, culminating as Vice President of Worldwide Citation Sales for Cessna Aircraft. Mikes passions were family, friends, golf and flying. Survivors: wife, Michaela Luethye; children, Jason Luethye of Charlotte, NC, Aimee Depenbrock (Klaus) of Nienborg, Germany and Brandon Luethye of Sylva, NC; grandchildren, Sebastian and Christopher Depenbrock; parents, Harold and Theresa Luethye of Wichita; sister, Karen Smit (David) of Evergreen, CO; beloved dog, Pumpkin. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Michael Luethye Memorial Scholarship, c/o Wichita State University Foundation, 1845 Fairmount, Box 2, Wichita, 67260.
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Michaela, It was two years ago this week that I met Michael at EBACE in Geneva for the first time. I had the privilege of working with Michael previously but our paths did not cross as often as I would have liked. Michael was a gentleman and someone we could all look up to for inspiration. Please know that Michael and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michaela, I wish to extend my deepest condolences at Mikes passing. I know my time spent with him while at Cessna in Charlotte was a great experience for me. Mike was always there for me during my learning days. He will always be in my heart and memories. Over the years we all tend to remenise about the old Cessna days, and Mike was always mentioned in the conversations as one of the best Cessna produced. I, and all the people that worked with Mike feel the same way. Our thoughts and prayers are of you and Mike today and want you to know we will miss him greatly.
We will remember Michael fondly – for great conversation with friends over good wine – most often about travel, flying and families. We will also remember a grand night in October of 2006 – sharing the Rolling Stones @ Cessna Stadium. Our deepest sympathies…Ted and Marcia
Our deepest sorrow at Michael’s passing. We will miss you, Mike. Your cousins & your aunt, Janet (Roberts) Kuhn, Sharon (Roberts) Yuen, May Roberts
Michaela, I wanted to share with you a special gift I received from your husband. I had never met Mike when my husband Steve O’Neill died in an airplane accident while employed by Cessna. I had only heard Mike’s name from Steve, telling me about his interview with Mike for a Citation sales position. After Steve’s death I was having a very difficult time, there was nothing anyone could say or do to help me. About a month and a half after the funeral I received a card in the mail from your husband. The letter covered the entire card and was carefully hand written. Your husband told me about the sparkle of love he could see in Steve’s eyes when he discussed his wife and his family during their interview. His words went on to touch a place deep inside of me. It was so amazing to me that someone that barely knew Steve could see so clearly the deep love we had for each other. His card helped me tremendously and I will always be grateful that he took the time to write such a heartfelt letter to me. I still have it today, kept in a special place. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Michael was a very special man and I know you are suffering. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Rhonda O’Neill