Thomas Edwin Lutes, 81, of Vero Beach died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.Mr. Lutes was born June 10, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Vero Beach 15 years ago from Rochester Hills, Mich. Before retirement he worked as a Human Resource Manager for the Chrysler Company. Survivors include his wife Caryl Lutes of Vero Beach, sons Douglas Lutes of Indianapolis, Steven Lutes of Cincinnati and Timothy Lutes of Boulder, Colo., brother Roy Lutes of Piqua, Ohio and two grandchildren. At the request of the family there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity.Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php