Mr. Gerald R. Lutz

Gerald R. Lutz, 84, of Mount Joy, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown.

Born in Laureldale, PA he was the son of the late David Lutz and Miriam (Hartman) Wagner. His step-father was the late Henry Schneider.

Jerry was the husband of Lorraine Sylvia (Darrenkamp) Lutz.

Jerry graduated from Mount Joy High School.

He was employed by Raybestos Manhattan in Manheim for 12 years. Was a Salesman with Flexsteel Furniture and then Diamond Furniture. Then worked for New Standard in Hellam and Mount Joy for 25 years.

He was awarded a Certificate of Welding from the American Welding Society.

Jerry was a 60 year member of Chiques United Methodist Church. He was President of the Mount Joy Jaycees. He volunteered with Lorraine at the Mount Joy Furniture Bank.

Jerry is survived by seven children, Darrell Lutz of York, Audrey Buchner wife of Julius of Manheim, Denise Helm wife of Ronald of Elizabethtown, Sylvia Hernley of Mount Joy, Jerome Lutz husband of Tara Zookhoff of Mount Joy, Eric Lutz husband of Angela (Herman) of Elizabethtown and Jessica Zerphey wife of Jeffrey of Elizabethtown and thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Jerry is also survived by two sisters, Georgeanne (Schneider) Albright wife of Robert of Gainesville GA and Rebecca (Schneider) John of Marietta.

Unfortunately due to health concerns with the coronavirus the family will have the celebration of life service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Chiques United Methodist Church 1215 E Main St., Mount Joy, or Mount Joy Helping Services, POBox 562, Mount Joy, PA 17552

Arrangements by Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.