Robert G. Lutz

Robert G. Lutz, 84, of 1317 Willowbrook Road, died at 5:49 a.m. March 6, 2009, in Jameson Hospital.Born May 11, 1924, in New Castle, he was a son of the late Clare M. and Thelma Roberts Lutz.He married the former Grace A. Rodgers on Sept. 11, 1951. She survives.Mr. Lutz worked at Bob Lutz and Son Beveling for 31 years. Previously, he worked for Consolidated Glass for 30 years.An Army veteran of World War II, he served as a military policeman with the capital guard in Washington, D.C., and in the prisoner of war transport.He sang with the Christian Couriers Quartet.Mr. Lutz was a member of First Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir, served on the board of deacons and was a Sunday school teacher.In addition to his wife, survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, John and Deborah Lutz of Nashville, Tenn., Jim and Betsy Lutz and Joe and Julie Lutz, all of New Castle, and T. Jerald and Carrie Lutz of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada; four brothers, Eugene P. Lutz of Davenport, Fla., and Donald S. Lutz, Duane C. Lutz and Kenneth M. Lutz, all of New Castle; three sisters, Ruth E. Lutz, Betty L. McMillen and Janet McCormick, all of New Castle; nine grandchildren, David Lutz, Chrissy Welgan, Joshua Lutz, Giana Gentry, Amber Minto, Gabriel Lutz, Aaron Lutz, Austin Lutz and Noah Lutz; and one great-grandson, Elijah Lutz.He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Benke.Calling hours are 2 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, 2429 Wilmington Road. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Mike Wells and the Rev. John Yergan will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 984 W. Maitland Lane, New Castle, Pa. 16105.Online condolences may be made by going to cunninghamfh.comPlease sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/ncnewsonline/Obituaries.asp