James A. Lutz

LEWISTON – James A. Lutz, 81, a resident Browns Crossing, Danville died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Boyertown, PA., the son of William and Elise (Craig) Lutz. He attended Boyertown, PA schools, and at the young age of 17 joined the United Sates Navy which became his life’s career retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in 1965. He served during World War II, as well as the during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. After military retirement he moved to Danville with his family and worked several years for Pioneer Plastics, then became Post Master Relief at Danville Post Office until 2005. Mr. Lutz was also served his community as volunteer fire fighter in Danville having reached the rank of Captain. He was also a member of Robin Dow Senior Citizens, a recipient of the Armand Marois Memorial Award for community service, as well as a frequent volunteer at Danville Grange suppers, and had still retained his Masonic membership with the Boyertown, PA. Masonic Lodge. His enjoyments in life were gardening, the country life, the great outdoors, and a good cigar. Survivors include two sons, William A. Lutz and wife Clarice Ortiz Lutz of Auburn; and James Williams of Poland; four daughters, Helen Small and husband, Richard of Poland; Susan Carins and husband, James of Windham; Mary Lutz of Danville; and Rachel Parrott of Omaha, Nebraska; one sister, Elise Lutz of Boyertown, PA. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Helen Tolman ; one daughter, Beverly, one brother, Bill, and two sisters Emma and Jenny. LUTZ died in Lewiston, March 8, 2009, Mr. James A. Lutz age 81 years a resident of Danville. Funeral services honoring Jim’s life will be held FRIDAY 11:00AM from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son with Pastor Dodi Knight presiding. Burial will be later in the spring with military honors at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jim’s memory may be made to either Danville Union Church or to the Danville Junction Grange c/o Franklin McAllister PO Box 93 Danville, ME. 04223 Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Friends and family are invited to visit Thursday 4-6PM at the DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449