Louise Mildred Johnson Luhtala Dritt, 93, of North Port, Florida and formerly of Punta Gorda, FL and DeKalb, IL. passed away peacefully in her home with her husband beside her on Thursday, February 20, 2014.

Louise was second generation Swedish-American born June 23, 1920 on a dairy farm near DeKalb, IL to Albin and Edith Christine Schiller Johnson. Louise was a pioneer in her career and business as one of the first female bank vice presidents and officers in the 1970’s. After graduating from DeKalb Township High School, she took a job as an office worker in a piano factory. Her clerical skills and sharp mind gained her entry to the insurance industry which, in turn, introduced her to finance. Eventually she served for five years as secretary to the assistant cashier/controller at National Bank &Trust in DeKalb, IL. Leaving with him in 1966 to join 1st State Bank of Maple Park from which she retired as executive vice president, assistant trust officer and bank director in 1986. Louise married her first husband, Wayne Luhtala in 1943. She and Wayne moved to Punta Gorda in 1987 where they shared a passion for golf and remained happily married until she mourned his passing in 1998. She married her second husband, Harry J. (Jack) Dritt in 2001 and they enjoyed 12 years together with many good friends and family. During this time, Louise suffered macular degeneration and slowly went blind. She adapted in many ways to this challenge and it never diminished her spirit. She was a distinguished business woman, avid golfer, keen bridge player, rose gardener, sharp dresser, scotch drinker and a fan of the Denver Broncos.

She is survived by her loving husband of 12 ½ years, Jack; 3 stepdaughters, Deborah (Jerry) Jones and Laura Dritt of Bolingbrook, IL and Jennifer (Richard) Wight of Lyndeborough, NH; 5 grandchildren, Beth Jones of Washington, DC, Jay Jones of Ottawa, IL, Amanda, Grace and Naomi of Lyndeborough, NH; 2 great-grandsons, Donavin and Connor of Ottawa, IL and 2 nieces, Carole Johnson of DeKalb, IL and Emma Knuuttila of Kimberling City, MO.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00PM, Friday, February 28, 2014 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4365 State Road 776, Venice, FL 34293.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.