Tracy D. Lutz, known to most simply as "Trace," passed away on June 9, 2026, at the age of 62.

Trace lived most of his life in Roy, Utah.

To know Trace was to know someone who lived life entirely on his own terms. He was larger than life, outspoken, unforgettable, and fiercely independent. He had a rough exterio that could sometimes catch people off guard, but those who truly knew him understood that beneath it all was a generous heart and a loyalty that ran deep.

Trace never met a stranger. Whether through his years in the bar business, his restaurant, or simply the way he lived his life, he built friendships that lasted decades. He had an incredible memory for faces and people, and if you crossed paths with hirr once, chances are he remembered you years later.

Many knew Trace from his years working alongside his family a Lew Monica's and later at The Toolbox, where he spent much o his career making friends, serving customers, and becoming part of the stories and memories of countless people throughou the community. He later open the Voodoo Lounge in Roy were he continued the bar business legacy. He opened The Rib Rack as well, a barbecue restaurant that quickly developed a

loyal following. Customers loved his cooking and frequently tried to bribe him for his sauce recipes, but those secret ingredients remained just that-secret. Much to the disappointment of former customers alike, Trace never gave them up.

Cooking was more than a profession for Trace-it was his passion. Whether in a commercial kitchen, making a prime rib, or cooking for family and friends, he found joy in feeding people. Some of his happiest moments were spent preparing food and bringing people together.

Trace also loved boating, pool parties, and entertaining. His home was always open, and if someone needed a place to stay, a meal to eat, or simply a place to belong, Trace usually had room for them. He was famous for gatherings that often became the stories everyone talked about for years afterward.

In his younger years, Trace enjoyed golfing. Family members still laugh about one particular outing when, according to the story everyone heard, he took a golf cart turn a little too sharply and his father, Lew, rolled right out. Whether that's exactly how it happened or not, it's the version the family continues to tell.

One of Trace's most memorable stories came from his very first job while still in high school at John & Co., where he serviced portable toilets. As family legend tells it, one unfortunate day a porta-potty was lifted and dumped directly on top of him. He drove straight home, where his mother, Peg, met him in the yard and hosed him down before he was allowed anywhere near the house. Friends and family often joked that the incident may have sparked his lifelong obsession with cleanliness.

Throughout his life, Trace was meticulous about his appearance

-always clean, well-groomed, and never allowing a hair to be out of place.

He attended and graduated from Roy High School. Anyone who knew Trace also knew about his beloved custom-painted green and silver Datsun 2802. It was his pride and joy and remains one of the first things many of his high school friends remember when they think of him.

While he projected a tough image, Trace had a few softer sides that often surprised people. One of the best-kept secrets was his love for soap operas, especially The Young and the Restless. During day shifts at the bar, the television was often tuned in while he cooked, ensuring he never missed the latest drama.

Above all else, Trace loved his family and friends. He lived boldly, laughed often, worked hard, and left behind countless memories that will continue to be shared for generations.

Trace is survived by his children, Chace, Kevin, Austin, Ty, and Cassie; six grandchildren; his brother, Rod (Michelle) Lutz; and his sister, Teri (Lou) Maselli.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lew and Peg (Monico) Lutz, and his longtime partner, Afton Bare.

Although our hearts are heavy with his passing, we find comfort in knowing that Trace truly lived life to the fullest. His legacy lives on through the stories he created, the friendships he built, the meals he shared, and the countless lives he touched along the way.

In true Trace fashion, we imagine him now with a cold beer nearby, prepping a prime rib, next to a pool, and stories to tell.

He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside services will be held on Friday June 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. located at Leavitt’s Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah.

The family would like to thank the many friends, customers, neighbors, and extended family members who shared in Trace's life over the years. The stories, laughter, and memories being shared remind us just how many lives he touched. If you have a Trace story, tell it, share it, and keep it alive. That's exactly how he would have wanted to be remembered.