Bernardus Theodorus Lutz, known as Bernd or Bernard, was born on February 8, 1822, as the first child of Antonius Lutz and Josephina Lutz-Vos at Lutz Farm in Vöhren. Josephina and Antonius had been trying to conceive for a long time and were overjoyed when Bernardus was finally born. This was not only a blessing for the family but also meant that they had an heir to the estate.

Lisa Lutz was born on May 5, 1828, on the Lutz estate in Vöhren. Her older brother Bernardus, who was 6 at the time, was also present at her birth.

Bernardus grew up on a farm and learned how to manage it from a young age. He started with small tasks at seven years old and was taking care of the animals by eleven. When he turned of age in 1848, he received the entire estate as a gift from his father. Although his father was feeling the effects of years of hard labor by then, Bernardus was happy to take over. However, he knew it would be challenging to keep the farm running amidst tough financial times, decreasing soil quality, and competition. Despite these challenges, Bernardus was committed to preserving the farm's old traditions, which made him more popular. Many families saw marrying into the Lutz family as an opportunity. Nevertheless, Bernardus followed his heart when he met Helena Hahn at the hospital in Lutheria. The couple had a secret rendezvous in her apartment, intending to keep it a secret as it could lead to a scandal. Unfortunately, Helena discovered she was pregnant, and Bernardus quickly proposed to her to cover it up. However, the pregnancy became challenging for Helena, and they had to postpone. The scandal eventually broke out putting a stain on the family's reputation.

Theodore Lutz, also known as Theo, was born on May 1, 1850, as the second child of Bernardus Lutz and Helena Hahn, at the Lutz family's estate. His grandparents, Josephina and Antonius, were present at his birth. Helena had a challenging time before and during the birth, experiencing sickness, fatigue, and stress. The delivery lasted for more than twenty hours, but Josephina remained by her daughter-in-law's side throughout the process until Theo was finally born.

Bernardus and Helena tied the knot on July 1st, 1851, about a year after welcoming their first child. The wedding ceremony took place at St. Mary's Chapel in Lutheria, with guests including Bernardus' parents, Josephina and Antonius Lutz, as well as colleagues and friends. Following the wedding, Helena relocated to Lutz farm to live with Bernardus, and she took on farming duties while also working part-time as a nurse at the local hospital in Lutheria.

However, during their first year of marriage, Helena discovered that Bernardus had a tough and at times aggressive side, which she believed stemmed from his fear of losing the farm and the constant struggle to survive. But despite Bernardus' occasional petulant behavior, their love for each other remained strong. Helena's nurturing and empathetic personality enabled her to calm Bernardus down during difficult moments.

Arendt Lutz, the second child of Bernardus and Helena Lutz, was born on March 30, 1853, at the Lutz family estate in Vöhren. His grandparents, Josephina and Antonius, were present during his birth, while his two-year-old brother Theo quietly witnessed the event. Unlike Theo's difficult birth, Arendt's arrival was smooth and quick, without any complications.