The Final Reward

The library meant just as much to Lutes himself. Having spent decades working with those people, after losing his wife they were what he could call a family. According to his friend, Lutes wanted the proceedings from the sale for his penny to go to Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library.

Remarkable Journey

Donald Lutes Jr. was a man of substance. He chose to participate in life instead of being a bystander. He chose to be part of the solution as opposed to the problem. He helped so many people, be it the services he provided to the Library or to the numismatist community. He won numerous awards for his efforts and recognition for his exceptional work. His name will always be remembered in the world of numismatic.