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George William Luetkemeyer, Army Vietnam Veteran, age 71. George passed away peacefully July 19, 2015 at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. He leaves behind a very sorrowful family. George was the beloved best friend and husband of Patricia Luetkemeyer, nee Regan; cherished step-father of Melissa Regan; proud grandpa and buddy of Charles Thornton; cherished and dear brother-in-law (aka Georgio), friend and mentor to Margaret Brown; loving and caring son of the now deceased George and Christine Luetkemeyer; loving best brother to Thomas (Kathy), Janet (Harry) Chiles and the late Patricia (Carl) Crawford; loving uncle to nieces Kristin, Jen, Caroline and Grace and nephews Scott and Geoff; much loved by aunts, uncles and many cousins. George also leaves behind many friends and co-workers who also mourn his loss. George was born July 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois and grew up on the northside. Graduate of St. Gertrude Grammar School, Loyola Academy and Loyola University. George enlisted in the US Army in 1967, was sent to Vietnam and spent a year there. Upon returning, he went to work for the State of Illinois for 49 years, where he was still employed at the time of his passing. George passed away after a long struggle with COPD and a diagnosis of cancer due to Chronic Lymphoma Leukemia. George fought with all he had - he embraced his life, his job, his faith in God. Our George is no longer suffering. He is now our guardian angel. A better man you couldn't find anywhere. Goodbye, our dear, sweet, witty, smart, loyal to the end - George. Until we meet again, we'll always keep you in our hearts, which are breaking. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015, 11 am, at St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 5601 N. California Ave, Chicago IL 60659, until the time of Memorial Mass at noon. Interment private.Info at Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.
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My name is Paul Myers and I served with Headquarters of the 3rd Bde, 4th Div in Vietnam until Feb 1968. George was my replacement.
My time with him was relatively brief and spent indoctrinating George in his duties and trying to make him feel welcome. During this time period, I found in George a fellow soldier, that I knew that, if time allowed, we would have become friends. I regret not knowing him longer.
I only knew that he was from the Chicago area, he had obtained a college degree and that he had attended language school in Cal. to learn Vietnamese. I was always curious as to how his year of duty came out but after I came home, life occupied me to new directions.
So it is with sadness to hear of his passing and my sincere condolences to his family. May you find comfort that George was admired and respected in all his encounters and in the memories of his friends.
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Paul Myers
December 28, 2018
George & I were in the same class at St. Gertrude's grammar school. I remember him fondly as being a great student, friendly to everyone, & always very well groomed. He was the All-American boy, & it sounds like he developed into a wonderful man. I sincerely hope that your treasured memories will comfort you.
Kathleen Gerhardt Heidersbach
July 30, 2015
To George's family, my deepest sympathies on George's passing. I never met George in person, but I spoke with him by phone negotiating liens for what seems like my whole career of 30+ years. He was always a gentleman, very professional and friendly to work with. I am sure that how he conducted himself in business was how he was with family and friends. He will be missed.
David Sternberg
July 30, 2015
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