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American businessman and politician (1934–2019)
Harry B. Luthi
32nd Mayor of Greenville, South Carolina
In office
November 11, 1982 – June 13, 1983
Preceded byJesse L. Helms
Succeeded byBill Workman
Member of the Greenville City Council
In office
1975 – November 11, 1982
Preceded byJoseph R. Bryson
Succeeded byTerry Haskins
Personal details
BornHarry Butler Luthi
(1934-04-07)April 7, 1934
Chester, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedAugust 20, 2019(2019-08-20) (aged 85)
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJane B. Luthi
Children2
Residence(s)Greenville, South Carolina
OccupationBusinessman: Luthi Outfitters

Harry Butler Luthi Sr. (April 7, 1934 – August 20, 2019) was an American businessman who served as the 32nd mayor of Greenville, South Carolina from November 1982 to June 1983. Before his time as mayor, Luthi was a member of the Greenville City Council for seven years.

Early life

Luthi was born in Chester, South Carolina, in 1934 to Helen Geiger and Olin Stanton Luthi, and his family moved to Greenville when he was a child. After attending schools in the area, he graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1953. Luthi then attended the University of South Carolina before joining the United States Air Force. Luthi married Jane Byram circa 1957.

Business

Luthi operated Luthi's Outfitters, a sporting goods company and pawn shop that had originated as a grocery store in 1946 by his father, Olin S. Luthi (1909–1968). Located since 1989 at 23 Butler Avenue in downtown Greenville, Luthi's closed on Christmas Eve 2013, because the building was sold to a financial institution. However, in spring 2014, under the continued management of Luthi's son, George Stanton "Stan" Luthi (1959–2020), the business returned at another location in Greenville on Laurens Road next to Half-Moon Outfitters. Known for firearms, hunting equipment, apparel and fly-fishing supplies, Luthi's attracted customers on a regional basis until closing again in December 2017.

Politics

Luthi was an elected member of the Greenville City Council from 1975 to 1982. As he was the designated Mayor Pro Tem when Greenville's mayor Jesse L. Helms died, Luthi succeeded to the mayoral office on November 11, 1982, which he held until Bill Workman became mayor on June 13, 1983.

After his service as mayor of Greenville, Luthi was on the staff of Governor Carroll Campbell, who led the state from 1987 to 1995. Campbell awarded Luthi with the Order of the Palmetto for his political service to the state.

Death

Luthi died on August 20, 2019. He was survived by his wife, brother, two sons, four grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

References

  1. ^ "Harry Butler Luthi Sr". Obituaries. The Greenville News. August 23, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2021 – via Legacy.com.
  2. ^ Scott, Robert (December 17, 1990). "The pawn shops: Entering a new age". The Greenville News. p. 9. Retrieved October 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Obituary for Olin Stantin Luthi". The Columbia Record. July 18, 1968. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "New Location: Luthi's ad". The Greenville News. p. 39. Retrieved October 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Jennifer Oladipo, Luthi's to Close This Month, December 12, 2013". Upstate Business Journal. Archived from the original on August 23, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  6. "George Stanton 'Stan' Luthi". The Greenville News. December 26, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021 – via Legacy.com.
  7. "Anna Lee, Luthi's to reopen on Laurens Road, February 22, 2014". Greenville News. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  8. "Historical Archives: Mayors and Intendants, with photos". greenvillesc.gov. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  9. ^ Lindman, Jennifer. "Former Greenville mayor Harry Luthi dies at 85". FOX Carolina. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  10. "GREENVILLE, South Carolina (SC) Political Contributions by Individuals". city-data.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.

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Preceded byJesse L. Helms 32nd Mayor of Greenville, South Carolina
1982–1983 		Succeeded byBill Workman
Preceded byDr. Joseph R. Bryson Member of the Greenville City Council
1975–1982 		Succeeded byTerry Haskins
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