Herbert Daniel Lutz, Sr.

Herbert Daniel Lutz, 85, of Chester, S.C. passed away on January 6, 2026.

Visitation is Friday, January 9, 2026, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Capers Chapel Church, 1683 Lowrys Highway, Chester, S.C. The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Chester Memorial Gardens, 945 W. End Road, Chester, S.C.

He was born February 17, 1940, in Lenoir, N.C., the son of Otis P. Lutz and Mattie Moore Lutz. In 1954 Herbert moved with his family to Rocky Creek Farm, a Guernsey dairy farm in Chester County. He graduated from Chester High school and subsequently attended Clemson, where he was in the Air Force ROTC and enjoyed his private pilot’s license. He returned home to work with his father, Otis P. Lutz in the diverse family businesses which included Rocky Creek Farm, Chester Frozen Foods, Chester Mobile Homes, Chester Mobile Home Park, City Chrysler Plymouth, Inc where he was the service manager, Bonnie Mist Car Wash and Highlander of Chester, Inc. Herbert met the love of his life, Betty Hobbs Wrenn, at Chester High School after the move from Lenoir and they started dating during their senior high school trip to Washington, D.C. They were married August 20, 1961, after Betty Hobbs completed her degree at Winthrop with a teacher certification.

Herbert and Betty had three children, Suzanne (Michael), Deborah (Jim), and Herby D. (Amanda). They also have 7 grandchildren Thomas Daniel Saccente, Jennifer Saccente Thompson (Edward), Michelle Chaffee (Em), Molly Chaffee, William Chaffee, Joshua Chaffee, and Herbert Daniel Lutz, III better known as Hobbs. 

At age 11, Herby wanted a dairy calf to show in the 4-H Dairy program. This calf, Clover, launched Sunny Day Farm. Herbert devoted most of his time to the farm and the dairy industry thereafter. Herbert did everything around the farm from milking, feeding, raising buildings, equipment repairs, and keeping Herby in line. Herbert was a leader in the S.C. dairy industry for years including President of DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Agency), while creating the top milk-producing Jersey herd in the nation. He was always happy to share his dairy knowledge. Herbert and Betty’s induction into the South Carolina Dairy Hall of Fame, recognizing a lifetime of leadership and service to the state’s dairy industry, was one of his crowning achievements. Herbert was an active member of Capers Chapel Church where he was a long-time trustee. He enjoyed helping with repairs, constructing a prayer garden and playground, and driving the bus on many fun-filled trips. His final church project was the multimedia desk installed at Capers Chapel to allow services to be live streamed by Hobbs. He enjoyed watching the services with his beloved Betty Hobbs. Herbert and Betty had numerous adventures with their dairy friends, including a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Isle of Jersey. They enjoyed visits to numerous state fairs. American Jersy Association Conventions were a particular highlight with trips to New York, Wisconsin, Maryland and Oregon, eventually hosting the convention in 2000 in South Carolina. Herbert will always be remembered for his way of doing things – Herbert’s way or the highway! He was always on the go and looking for ways to improve everything. Herbert is in heaven today fixing the fences with Odie and Slim. 

To honor Herbert’s life and legacy, the family invites friends and loved ones to make donations to Capers Chapel Church 1683 Lowrys Hwy, Chester SC 29706 or to Cancer of Many Colors 100 Old Cherokee Road Suite F-339 Lexington, SC 29702 or a cause close to their heart.